Scientific Name: Psittacus erithacus
Size: Medium 13 inches
Native Region: Africa
Life Expectancy: up to 50 years
Noise Level: Moderate
Talk/Trick Ability: Known as the Einstein’s of the bird world, African greys have excellent talking ability and are thought to recognize the meaning of words as well. This parrot benefits from new challenges and continued learning. It is recommended that these birds have a variety of toys that stimulate thinking. The perception of intelligence level in parrots has changed due to work with African grey parrots, such as Alex, a Congo African grey used in Dr. Irene Pepperberg’s cognitive research. Alex was famous for recognizing and labeling colors and counting objects.