Congo African Grey Parrot Comparisons: Vs. Timneh and Key Alternatives

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Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:51:51 +0000
General Parrot Information

The Congo African Grey (Psittacus erithacus erithacus) is the larger, more iconic subspecies of the African Grey parrot—famous for its Einstein-like smarts and vivid red tail. Often compared to its smaller sibling, the Timneh African Grey (Psittacus erithacus timneh), due to shared traits but key differences in size, talkativeness, and temperament.

Both hail from West/Central Africa and face conservation threats (CITES Appendix I), but Congos edge out in viral fame (e.g., Alex the...