Famed for its ability to mimic the human voice. African Greys can acquire an extensive vocabulary and are able to repeat words with such clarity that it is even possible to recognise the teacher.

Studies suggest that they have the intelligence of an average five year old child and the emotional development of a two year old. This makes them rewarding and demanding companion birds. They are without doubt the most suitable pets of all the parrot family.

Most imported African Greys were until recently destined to become pets, many proved impossible to tame. Today hand reared babies can be purchased from reputable breeders like 'JustGreys', all will already be tame and some may even be starting to talk.