Hello my name
is Fluffy!
Psittacus Erithacus
Meet Fluffy the Congo African Grey. Fluffy joined our foster program in April after her owner was fearful she wasn't getting the care she needed because she started barbing her feathers. She is 34 years old (presumed female) and lived that whole time in one home. Unfortunately Fluffy's dad passed away and her mom never really handled her. She made sure Fluffy was fed and safe but knew her husband would have wanted Fluffy to go to a new place where she could bond with someone new that give her the life she deserves.
She may look all grey, but she actually has a bright red tail! There are 2 species of grey parrots, the Timnehs (who are a little smaller, a little darker, and have pale beaks) and Congo African Greys like Fluffy , Winston, and King who weigh more, have bright red tails, and have grey beaks.
Likes
Wood toys
Head Scritches
Talking with dad
Dislikes
The little broom used to clean my cage!
Fav Foods
Clementines and Sunflower Seeds. If I don't like something I toss it from my bowl!
What I Can Say
I call for my dad when he leaves the room by saying "bird!"
Friends
There are no other animals in my home.
About Me and Other African
Grey Parrots
We might not be as colourful as other parrots, but we are smart! AGPs are among the smartest birds in the world and are the best at mimicking human speech. Although, this doesn't mean every African Grey Parrot will talk. I however have a wide variety of words and sound effects in my repertoire! So far my foster dad has heard me say lots of words and noises but I've only just started saying them with him in the room so he's still learning what it is I'm saying. He is excited to see if I know anymore words or start picking up some from him!
My ancestors lived in Central and Western Africa, in lowland rainforests. African Greys are actually the biggest parrot in all of Africa! In the wild, many AGPs only live into their early 20s, whereas I, as a companion bird, will comfortably live 40-80 years.
Unfortunately, since everyone wants a talking parrot, many wild African Greys were illegally captured. From 1982 to 2001 over 1.3 million wild-caught Greys entered international trade. Of these birds 30-66% died before reaching the airport!
Many wild AGPs also suffer from habitat loss. We like to nest in tall trees that are increasingly targeted by loggers, so often lose our homes for breeding. Due to these hardships, and for sometimes being killed for food, African Grey Parrots are considered an endangered species.
What I'm up to Now
I am in a Foster to Adopt Placement!
I am bonding really well with my new dad and enjoy spending lots of time with him. I have started stepping up so we explore the house together and I love when he gives me scritches. I am so happy to have found my forever home!
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