Buyer question
Is an African Grey parrot good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the African Grey parrot 2 out of 5 for beginners (sensitive, needs routine).
Source: the African Grey parrot page in the Everybarn Animal Library. African Grey parrot in the Animal Library
The detail
A medium grey parrot from the forests of West and Central Africa, famous for speech and problem-solving. That intelligence is the whole job: a grey needs daily training, enrichment, and a steady routine, or it turns anxious and may pluck.
- Best fit
- Experienced, home-based keepers
What to weigh
A grey can outlive its owner, so plan for who takes it. It is dusty (powder down), prone to feather plucking when bored or stressed, and needs calcium and vitamin D attention. The reward is one of the most capable companion animals there is.