Brendas Birds bird of the week! African Grey Timneh!!! Scientific Name: Psittacus timneh Size: Medium 9 inches Native Region: Africa Life Expectancy: up to 50 years Noise Level: Moderate Talk/Trick Ability: Known as the Einstein’s of the bird world, African greys have excellent talking ability and are thought to recognize the meaning of words as well. This parrot benefits from new challenges and continued learning. It is recommended that these birds have a variety of toys that stimulate thinking. The perception of intelligence level in parrots has changed due to work with African grey parrots, such as Alex, a Congo African grey used in Dr. Irene Pepperberg’s cognitive research. Alex was famous for recognizing and labeling colors and counting objects. The timneh African grey enjoys socializing, but its behavior is often affected by the owner’s mood and home environment. This pet bird isn’t known as a cuddler, but it does enjoy a head scratch. Some African grey owners say these pet birds are intuitive to the point that they become familiar with the owner’s schedule of activities. African greys are also known to be mischievous, a quality some pet birds use to play pranks on their owners. This is our baby Timneh, Timmy!!!
Posted on: Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:23:50 +0000
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