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African Gray Parrots - Distribution

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Togo The African Grey Parrot

African Gray parrots live in the tropical forests of central Africa. The nearer to the Equator, the smaller and darker in color are the Grays. There exist two recognizable variations: the timneh (smaller and darker) and the red-tailed. There exist also Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, Congo and Angola Gray variations.

African Gray Parrots - History

In earlier days, natives killed Gray parrots for food and for their red tail feathers, which were used for decoration and were considered to have magic power. In the 19th century, African Gray parrots were sold to the Europeans and these birds gained popularity among them. At that time parrots were stuffed into reed cylinders and transported by sea. Strangely enough people thought that the parrots didn't require water. Even the European veterinarians prescribed no water for Gray parrots. Importation of wild caught parrots into the USA and some other countries ceased in 1992 with the wild bird Conservation Act. Nowadays African Gray parrots are not caught in the wild, but bred.

African Gray Parrots - Social Organization

An African Gray parrot lives and feeds in small areas. Grays are not-migrants. Usually they gather in large flocks and form subgroups of 20-30 birds. After hatching and fledging, the youth stay with the parents for 4-5 months. Adult African Gray parrots usually pair for life and often feed and clean each other.

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