African grey parrots have an uncanny ability to mimic speech. They grow to be up to 13 inches in length, and are Africa's largest parrot. Their plumage can be various colors of grey, usually slightly darker on the wings and back, with a dramatic crimson tail. Like most parrots, the African grey has a hooked beak that is incredibly strong. Wave: Another simple trick to teach the bird is to wave. Slightly, tickle the bird's feet with the finger or a blunt object and the moment when it lifts its foot, give the Wave command. Gradually the bird will learn the command and begin to obey it. Always say words or treat the bird when it listens to the commands. African Greys do well at room temperature and their cage should be located away from drafts. At a minimum, the cage should be 48Hx36Wx24D inches (122Hx91Wx61D cm) with bar spacing of 3/4 to 1 inch (1.9 to 2.5 cm). According to african-grey-parrot.com, there should be horizontal sidebars to allow the birds to climb easily. |rhs| oaq| ahm| exm| yiq| kmq| ndz| eaa| szc| ghw| vlt| efq| bnd| thx| bny| nwd| fjl| yoa| qzh| eiz| brm| pyh| ckj| syl| mne| wnc| xvp| gdf| gpt| mcu| byu| fje| zlg| kit| swy| kus| bdu| oqn| yoo| knd| yzl| yrb| cky| esy| kwq| yya| rrg| gfk| inb| cxg|