Information on Female African Greys

African gray parrots are intelligent, entertaining animals. Their ability to interact with humans has made them popular pets. Owning a female African gray parrot does necessitate knowing how to treat the animal, however.

  1. Features

    • African grays are relatively small parrots with silvery gray bodies and red tails. Although they can reach up to 12 inches in length, females are usually smaller, with smaller heads and less dramatic coloring then males. Female African grays can live to be up to 65 years old.

    History

    • African grays have been pets for over 4,000 years. Egyptian hieroglyphs depict the birds, and Henry the VIII had a pet parrot.

    Personality

    • African grays are extremely intelligent, and are talented at mimicking human speech. These parrots have strong personalities, and can be extremely good companions to people who have enough time to take care of them. Female African grays can tend to bond with a certain person, and can also be emotionally sensitive.

    Needs

    • African gray parrots need toys, stimulation and at least three hours of "free" time every day. African grays require calcium and vitamin A-rich diets, and eat a lot of leafy greens to supplement a standard birdseed diet.

    Considerations

    • Like any animal, African grays can become unfriendly and aggressive if they are threatened or neglected. They have a tendency to nip if aggravated.