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African Grey Parrot

African Grey Parrot: (scientific name: Psittacus erithacus) (in English: African Grey Parrot), also known as parrot gray or Alcasko, is a type of parrots Africa belongs to (platoon: Psittacidae), parrot average size was found for the first time in the rainforests of West and Central Africa. Experts considered one of the smartest birds in the world. They feed mainly on palm nuts, seeds, fruits, paper products, and meat is also fueled by the snail. Thanks to its ability to mimic speech made it popular as a pet, which led to the arrest of several of them and selling them for the pet trade. His homeland: There is therefore a parrot in West and Central Africa is home to the woods and fields, especially Cameroon, Ghana, Ngeria there are two African gray parrot: - African parrot-tailed black and dubbed (Altmanh), the smallest size in size 28 cm - African parrot with a red tail, a larger size and even color Ramadi is relatively open and is one of the best-known birds speaking, if not the a

African Grey Parrot is a wonderful and highly intelligent bird

The African Grey Parrot is a wonderful and highly intelligent bird. African Grey Parrots require a serious commitment and are great lifelong companions. Anyone who has an African Grey or who has had one will tell you that you can't really consider an African Grey Parrot a pet because the privilege of living with one is truly a unique and unforgettable experience. There are two general types of the African Grey Parrot – the Congo African Grey and the Timneh African Grey. The African Grey Parrot species originate in the lowlands of western and central Africa from northern Angola to Guinea. The Congo African Grey (CAG) and the Timneh African Grey (TAG) are actually located in different regions of Africa. African Grey Parrots are loving, playful, have the intelligence level of up to a five-year old with the temperament of a two-year old, and bring joy and laughter into the lives of all who have the pleasure of knowing one. African Greys are known as the "Einstein's&quo

Caring for an African Grey can be hard work

If you've ever seen an African Grey parrot, then you know that they are beautiful birds -- but did you also know that they are capable of amassing vocabularies of up to 1000 words or more, and using the words that they learn to speak in context? To say that these birds are intelligent would be an understatement, and the best part is, that's not the only thing that makes the African Grey parrot so special. Read on to discover a few of the most interesting and exciting facts about African Grey parrots, including their origin, information on the various subspecies of African Grey, and more. Learning more about these incredible birds may inspire you to get involved with the species in a larger capacity, be it through adoption, research, or conservation. 1. There is more that one type of African Grey parrot. While all types of African Grey parrots look similar, there are actually two distinct types and a couple of lesser known subspecies of this beloved bird. The most popular

Habitat - Description Song / Call Common Kingfisher

The  Common Kingfishers  ( Alcedo atthis ) are known by other names: the European Kingfisher, the Eurasian Kingfisher and the River Kingfisher. Distribution / Habitat: These tiny  Kingfishers  have seven recognized subspecies. These subspecies claim a wide distribution across Europe, Asia and North Africa. The nominate race -  A. a. atthis  - is found in Italy. They are also found in the Western Cape of South Africa. In most of its European range, this is the only kingfisher . They remain primarily in their range, but will migrate to more temperate climates by coastal waters in the winter. Especially when inland waters are icebound, they may move to tidal marshes and the shore. They will seek food sources in estuaries or harbors along rocky seashores. In areas with warmer temperatures, the Common Kingfishers inhabit clear, slow-flowing streams, rivers, mangrove creeks, swamps and lakes which are surrounded by copious amounts of vegetation. They are often seen perching in

How to train a parrot for beginn

Basically, a parrot training plan needs to be as individual as the bird you brought into your home.  Each parrot has a unique personality which requires a combination of technique, patience, friendship and dedication in order to train effectively.  There are some ideas that in most cases will help you prepare to train and learn some useful basics and skills. method 1 Preparing for success 1 Create an appropriate environment for training.  Think about how to train a young child.  If he feels safe, calm, relaxed and active, he can carry out your instructions efficiently.  This also applies to your parrot. Find a quiet place where you and your parrot can focus on the task.  Choose a place that your parrot is familiar with, so that he or she is comfortable before beginning to train.  [1] Do not attempt to train a budgie when it is agitated.  Wait a while.  However, food reward training is effective when the budgie is hungry.  So training before eating time is the best way.  [2] 2 be ready.