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African Grey Parrots
The most accomplished talking parrot, with cognition often compared to a young child’s.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Rainforests of West and Central Africa (Congo Basin) | Lafeber |
| Purpose | Companion bird | Lafeber |
| Temperament | Highly intelligent and sensitive; needs daily interaction and enrichment | Lafeber |
| Average Weight | 400–500 gNote: Congo greys; ≈33–41 cm from beak to tail. | Lafeber |
| Lifespan | 40–60 yearsNote: In captivity; roughly 20–23 years in the wild. A lifetime commitment. | Lafeber |
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