African Grey Parrots

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1. The Latin name of the Congo Grey is Psittacus erythacus _________. Fill in the blank. suahelicus erythacus nymphicus timneh

2. What is the name of the other, rarer subspecies of grey? Congo is one, what's the other? Answer: (Not the Cameroon.)

3. What is the name of the famous grey (the first and oldest of the three), known for being able to identify color, material, shape, and more? Dr. Irene Pepperberg is his companion. Alex Kyo Grif Zimmy

4. Does the male or female grey have the squared-off head, as opposed to the oval head? Answer: (Male or female? It's like in humans!)

5. Which of these shouldn't greys eat? Banana Potato Lettuce Avocado

6. A baby grey's eyes are black, but lighten over time. At about what age will the most grey's eyes lighten? 2 years 1 year 3 years 4 years

7. Which bird is larger (as in longer, from beak to tail), the adult female Grey Headed Cape Parrot, or the adult female Congo Grey? Answer: (Grey or Cape?)

8. The average grey's lifespan (in captivity), under a proper diet and care, is about what? 50+ 20 70+ 40

9. True or false- The Grey has a weak bill that can crack open only an almond at most? True False

10. Of all psittacine species, the Grey as a species is ranked how high as a talker? Second First Third Fifth