African Grey (Congo)
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Friendly with kidsFair
Other petsFair
Approach to strangersReserved
Energy levelModerate
Food habit & dietPellets as the base (about 70%), daily fresh vegetables, some fruit and a small amount of seed. Never avocado, chocolate or caffeine.
Suitable climate · UAE notePrefers stable room temperatures and some humidity. Use a humidifier in AC rooms and keep away from direct AC flow and kitchen fumes.
Heat tolerance 3/5
Vocalization levelVery high; exceptional talker
Cage requirementsMin. 90 × 60 × 120 cm plus daily time out
OriginCentral & West Africa
Average lifespan40–60 years
Origin & historyThe African Grey (Congo) comes from Central & West Africa. Many parrot species are CITES-listed: buy captive-bred birds with valid papers only.
Grooming & careBathing dish or regular misting; nail and beak checks by an avian vet.
General guidance only. Speak to a licensed vet about your own pet.