Videos of Cocoa

Batu Caves

We visited Batu Caves on Nov 26th 2009.

Videos of Cocoa

Cocoa, my CAG.

Congo African Grey Parrot

The perfect mix of brain and beauty

The Congo African Grey parrot ( Psittacus Erithacus Erithacus) is native to Africa and is a medium sized parrot that is predominantly grey in colour with some white. Their grey colours are a combination of light and dark greys and their tail feathers are red.
Along with the beautiful and majestic appearance, the Congo African Grey parrot is considered one of the most intelligent birds.
Hence "Brains and Beauty". In the wild greys feed primarily on nuts and fruit and some leafy vegetation. The Congo African Grey weighs in at between 400 and 600 grams.
The Latin name Psittacus Erithacus means "Parrot with a little bit of red".......

Intelligence

Most would agree that the African Grey is emotionally equivalent to a two year old child with the intelligence of a five year old child. This level of intelligence makes the grey a very demanding parrot that requires a great deal of attention and patience. Much of the notoriety of this species stems from the phenomenal gift of speech members exhibit. While many parrots learn some words or phrases,many cases have been documented of African Greys learning multiple lines of songs, prayers, or plays. African Greys are not limited to imitating speech. Phones, microwaves ovens, answering machines, other birds and chain saws (in the African jungle) have all been documented as part of the Grey's repertoire. Many owners and some studies suggest that African Greys (and other parrots) don't just mimic but can use words learned in new combinations to convey new wants, needs and desires.

Your Grey Pet

The African Grey parrot in the right environment can make a wonderful companion parrot. If you as an owner have the time, commitment and patience to raise a child then the African Grey may be the companion for you!

Cocoa, a CAG is the first ‘big’ parrot I acquired. Cocoa was a 3 months old baby when I brought her home on Sept 3rd 2008. I am not sure whether Cocoa is a male or female. Cocoa has the markings of a female from visual sexing so I am presuming Cocoa is a female.

For more details, visit Avianweb

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