{"id":186189,"date":"2022-07-18T11:10:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:10:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:10:05","slug":"how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How big is a full grown African grey?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#How_big_is_a_full_grown_African_grey\" title=\"How big is a full grown African grey?\">How big is a full grown African grey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#How_big_does_an_African_greys_cage_have_to_be\" title=\"How big does an African greys cage have to be?\">How big does an African greys cage have to be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#Are_African_greys_large_parrots\" title=\"Are African greys large parrots?\">Are African greys large parrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#Is_African_grey_the_smartest_bird\" title=\"Is African grey the smartest bird?\">Is African grey the smartest bird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#Are_African_greys_medium_or_large\" title=\"Are African greys medium or large?\">Are African greys medium or large?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#At_what_age_is_an_African_grey_fully_grown\" title=\"At what age is an African grey fully grown?\">At what age is an African grey fully grown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#What_is_the_biggest_African_grey\" title=\"What is the biggest African grey?\">What is the biggest African grey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#Are_African_grey_parrots_good_pets\" title=\"Are African grey parrots good pets?\">Are African grey parrots good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#Can_African_greys_be_kept_in_cages\" title=\"Can African greys be kept in cages?\">Can African greys be kept in cages?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#How_long_should_an_African_GREY_be_out_of_its_cage\" title=\"How long should an African GREY be out of its cage?\">How long should an African GREY be out of its cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#What_size_cage_does_a_parrot_need\" title=\"What size cage does a parrot need?\">What size cage does a parrot need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#Are_African_greys_good_pets_for_beginners\" title=\"Are African greys good pets for beginners?\">Are African greys good pets for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#Is_an_African_grey_a_medium-sized_parrot\" title=\"Is an African grey a medium-sized parrot?\">Is an African grey a medium-sized parrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#How_big_does_an_African_grey_parrot_get\" title=\"How big does an African grey parrot get?\">How big does an African grey parrot get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#What_is_the_largest_parrot_in_Africa\" title=\"What is the largest parrot in Africa?\">What is the largest parrot in Africa?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#Are_African_Greys_the_smartest_animal\" title=\"Are African Greys the smartest animal?\">Are African Greys the smartest animal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#How_intelligent_is_a_African_grey\" title=\"How intelligent is a African grey?\">How intelligent is a African grey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#Which_bird_has_the_highest_IQ\" title=\"Which bird has the highest IQ?\">Which bird has the highest IQ?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#Is_an_African_grey_a_medium-sized_bird\" title=\"Is an African grey a medium-sized bird?\">Is an African grey a medium-sized bird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#What_size_are_African_Greys\" title=\"What size are African Greys?\">What size are African Greys?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#How_big_does_an_African_Greys_cage_have_to_be\" title=\"How big does an African Greys cage have to be?\">How big does an African Greys cage have to be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#How_big_can_African_Greys_grow\" title=\"How big can African Greys grow?\">How big can African Greys grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#What_is_the_best_age_to_get_an_African_GREY_parrot\" title=\"What is the best age to get an African GREY parrot?\">What is the best age to get an African GREY parrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#How_can_I_tell_the_age_of_my_African_GREY\" title=\"How can I tell the age of my African GREY?\">How can I tell the age of my African GREY?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-full-grown-african-grey-2\/#How_big_do_African_grays_get\" title=\"How big do African grays get?\">How big do African grays get?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_full_grown_African_grey\"><\/span>How big is a full grown African grey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>African grey parrots are medium-sized birds that are predominantly grey in color. They have a black bill, and <b>adults weigh around 400 grams and can reach up to a length of 13 inches. Their wingspan ranges from 46cm to 52 cm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_an_African_greys_cage_have_to_be\"><\/span>How big does an African greys cage have to be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideally, the absolute minimum size of a cage for the African Grey is <b>36 X 24 x 48 (3 ft x 2 ft x 4 ft). However, for a happy parrot, you should go bigger than this so she will have room to move and climb, particularly when you&#8217;re away from home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_African_greys_large_parrots\"><\/span>Are African greys large parrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gray parrots, commonly called African grays, are native to rainforests of central Africa, ranging in a band across the continent from Cte d&#8217;Ivoire to western Kenya. <b>The largest parrot in Africa, this species has silver feathers, a white mask, and a bright, reddish tail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_African_grey_the_smartest_bird\"><\/span>Is African grey the smartest bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They&#8217;re Among the Most Intelligent Bird Species<\/b> Besides being one of the most popular pet bird species, African grey parrots are also one of the most intelligent. In recent years, much research has been done on the mental capacity of African grey parrots by scientists around the world.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_African_greys_medium_or_large\"><\/span>Are African greys medium or large?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>medium-<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_is_an_African_grey_fully_grown\"><\/span>At what age is an African grey fully grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4-6 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_African_grey\"><\/span>What is the biggest African grey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Congo African grey<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_African_grey_parrots_good_pets\"><\/span>Are African grey parrots good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They can be wonderful and affectionate, but, like other large parrots, <b>African greys are considered high maintenance pets. While greys are entertaining and rewarding to keep, they prefer a routine schedule and require a substantial amount of time with their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_African_greys_be_kept_in_cages\"><\/span>Can African greys be kept in cages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer to that question is a resounding <b>No! All freshly trapped parrots undergo a dramatic ordeal. They are confined, often the flight feathers are clipped, they are typically fed an unnatural diet and are forced to live in close contact with a large group of birds in a cage. This creates stress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_an_African_GREY_be_out_of_its_cage\"><\/span>How long should an African GREY be out of its cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_cage_does_a_parrot_need\"><\/span>What size cage does a parrot need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parrot cages should be housed in, at a minimum, an enclosure <b>1.5 times a birds wingspan in length if they spend only a short amount of time in them. Birds who spend hours at a time in their cages should have twice their wingspan.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_African_greys_good_pets_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are African greys good pets for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>African Greys aren&#8217;t a good choice for beginners due to their highly intelligent and sensitive nature. They require a great amount of mental stimulation, are very sensitive to their environment, and do best when cared for by an experienced birdkeeper.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_African_grey_a_medium-sized_parrot\"><\/span>Is an African grey a medium-sized parrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The African grey is a <b>medium- to large-sized parrot that needs adequate living space. Minimum cage size should have a 2-foot by 2-foot footprint and 3 feet in height. Larger cages are preferable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_an_African_grey_parrot_get\"><\/span>How big does an African grey parrot get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gray parrots<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_parrot_in_Africa\"><\/span>What is the largest parrot in Africa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>African grey parrots have an uncanny ability to mimic speech. They grow to be up to 13 inches in length, and are <b>Africa&#8217;s largest parrot<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_African_Greys_the_smartest_animal\"><\/span>Are African Greys the smartest animal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The intelligence of the species is thought to rank among the highest of nonhuman animals, including apes and cetaceans; some researchers have compared its reasoning abilities to those of a three- or four-year-old human child.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_intelligent_is_a_African_grey\"><\/span>How intelligent is a African grey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to research, <b>African greys have the same level of cognitive ability as four to six-year-old children. That&#8217;s why they can identify objects by color, material, shape, and number. On top of that, they can also learn up to 1000 words.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_bird_has_the_highest_IQ\"><\/span>Which bird has the highest IQ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Most Intelligent Birds In The World<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kea. The Kea has been enlisted by many as the worlds most intelligent bird among top ten intelligent birds.  <\/li>\n<li>Ravens. This beautiful bird is in the same genus (Corvus) as crows and just are about equally smart.  <\/li>\n<li>Macaws.  <\/li>\n<li>Cockatoo.  <\/li>\n<li>Amazon Parrots.  <\/li>\n<li>Jays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>01-Sept-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_African_grey_a_medium-sized_bird\"><\/span>Is an African grey a medium-sized bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The African grey is a <b>medium- to large-sized parrot that needs adequate living space. Minimum cage size should have a 2-foot by 2-foot footprint and 3 feet in height. Larger cages are preferable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_are_African_Greys\"><\/span>What size are African Greys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Congo African grey<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_an_African_Greys_cage_have_to_be\"><\/span>How big does an African Greys cage have to be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideally, the absolute minimum size of a cage for the African Grey is <b>36 X 24 x 48 (3 ft x 2 ft x 4 ft). However, for a happy parrot, you should go bigger than this so she will have room to move and climb, particularly when you&#8217;re away from home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_African_Greys_grow\"><\/span>How big can African Greys grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although African Greys don&#8217;t fully mature until they&#8217;re 4 to 6 years old, most experts recommend adopting an African Grey when they&#8217;re <b>2 to 6 months old. What is this? Yes, this age will mean you&#8217;ll have a number of years to raise an African Grey before they&#8217;re fully grown up, but there&#8217;s a reason why.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_age_to_get_an_African_GREY_parrot\"><\/span>What is the best age to get an African GREY parrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Greys under 6 months of age will have very dark gray or black eyes. At a year of age, the eyes will turn a lighter gray. As your bird reaches approximately 2 years old, its eyes will turn a darker straw color. The iris will turn a light yellow between ages 3 and 5 as your bird reaches maturity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_the_age_of_my_African_GREY\"><\/span>How can I tell the age of my African GREY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Alex (May 1976  6 September 2007) was a grey parrot and the subject of a thirty-year experiment by animal psychologist Irene Pepperberg, initially at the University of Arizona and later at Harvard University and Brandeis University.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_African_grays_get\"><\/span>How big do African grays get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gray parrots<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big is a full grown African grey?How big does an African greys cage have to be?Are African greys large parrots?Is African grey the smartest bird?Are African greys medium or large?At what age is an African grey fully grown?What is the biggest African grey?Are African grey parrots good pets?Can African greys be&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-186189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186189"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=186189"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186189\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=186189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=186189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=186189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}