REHOMING HAND TAMED PARROTS & MACAWS

When you have a companion in your home, life gets brighter. Pets can become your true friends and loving family members. And when you can have a real talk with your buddy, the time you spend together gets even more precious and meaningful. You will have this opportunity with our beautiful parrots because they are one of the most intelligent species.

There are many reasons to love these birds.

We have been breeding and selling African grey parrots for more than 12 years. And all the pets we’ve raised still bring happiness to their owners because they have an incredibly long life span.

MORE ABOUT THE AFRICAN GREY PARROTS

The Congo African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus), is the largest and more commonly known of the two types of the African Grey Parrot. Congo African Grey Parrots are approximately 12 – 14 inches (32-26 cm) in length and usually weigh 16 ounces (500 grams). They are gray in color and have a solid black beak with a bright red tail. Congo African Grey Parrots originate in Central Africa, from the southeast portion of the Ivory Coast extending to western Kenya and down to Tanzania and Angola. The Congo African Grey Parrot from Congo can be some how larger and a lighter gray in color than one from Cameroon which would be medium-sized and a darker grey in color.

It has been determined that if you start in the country of Ghana or Togo and radiate outward in all directions there is a progressive change in shade and size of the Congo African Grey Parrot. The Congo African Grey that is indigenous to Ghana and Togo is nearer the size and about as dark as the Timneh African Grey. As you branch out in all directions, Congo African Grey Parrots get larger in size.

As you go eastward, the shade of grey lightens, and toward the South, the shade of grey remains the same. Congo African Grey Parrots are talented talkers and begin talking between 12 and 18 months old. They love to mimic sounds and are quite adept at sounding exactly like their owner’s voices. Congo African Grey Parrots that are exposed to more human interaction will tend to speak more cognitively than those that aren’t. African Grey Parrots are flock birds and need interaction and stimulation to develop into their full potential. They are sensitive and very aware to what is going on around them. Time out of their cage and play time with their humans and toys are extremely important.

The African Grey Parrot is mainly frugivorous (fruit-eating), and will also eat nuts and seeds. An important part of its diet is the fruit of the oil-palm tree.these birds do travel great distances.

MORE ABOUT THE MACAW PARROTS

There are 6 genera of parrots are considered to be Macaws. These genera are Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, PrimolHyancinth Macaws, Greenwingpsittaca, There are 19 species of macaws.

Siza and Appearance

Macaws are medium to large size parrots. Macaws that are kept as pets are usually of the large varieties. Many adult macaws are 3 feet in length with 4 foot wingspans. There are smaller varieties which only grow up to 12 inches in length. Macaws come in a variety of colors including hybrids which may have unique color combinations.

Natural Habitat and Conservation

Macaws are native to North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Diet

Macaws eat fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Macaws require a diet with a higher fat content than other birds.

Health

As with all pets, regular vetinarian visits are highly recommended.

Macaws As Pets

Macaws are beautiful and iconic parrots. The vocabularies and fun personalities of macaws also make them attractive as pets. However, their large sharp beaks make these birds suitable for experienced bird owners. Check out Florida Bird Breeders Aviary to see s Macaws, Hyancinth Macaws, Greenwing Macaws and other parrots for sale.

Macaw parrots are more than just a pet or a pretty sight; they are ambassadors of their tropical realm, reminding us of nature's extraordinary beauty and the importance of environmental stewardship. By supporting Macaw-friendly initiatives, we contribute to the sustainability of these birds for future generations to admire and enjoy.