Timneh African Grey Parrot is one of the best, most loved pet parrots in the world today. Highly intelligent, fun and affectionate, these highly skilled talkers are the jewel of every family and every home. Due to their long lifespan, you will have a lot of time to get to know your pet Timneh properly and fall in love with all the smart talk and goofy tricks. Fun, friendship and good company are guaranteed!
Personality & Behavior
Timneh African Greys can be loved companion parrots, especially with their loving, fun personalities and with their amazing lifespan from 50 and up to 70 years! And, as you will find out, there is so much to love about them. Their antics, mimics and chatty nature, as well as all the goofs and silly tricks they can play on you. Simply put, they are a well of fun, and once a bond is established, they can be quite affectionate and cuddly as well. With such a pet, you will undoubtedly form a lasting and cherished friendship.
The Timneh African Grey can be found through Southern Guinea and on the western edge of the Ivory Coast along the smaller regions. Timneh African Greys have an average lifespan of 50 to 70 years and also possess a highly intelligent and fun-loving personality, same as that of the Congo African Grey.
Timneh African Greys weigh slightly less at only 275 to 375 grams. They also have a slightly darker beak than its counterpart, the Congo African Grey, with a horn colored upper beak and smoky colored bottom beak.
Colors
Although quite similar to the closely related Congo African Grey, Timneh African Grey Parrot is much darker in color. The body is almost entirely dark grey, with lighter gradients on the bottom, around the eyes and on the legs. A distinct feature is their tail which is colored in a unique dark red. The upper beak is the color of a horn, which is another feature unique to these parrots.