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Also acknowledged are claims of captive grey parrots reaching the ages of 73 and 93, [13] whereas the World Parrot Trust lists a longevity of 50–60 years for a grey in captivity. [14] The Guinness Book of World Records listed a grey parrot that allegedly lived in captivity for 72 years as the longest-lived specimen for the species.
The grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus), also known as the Congo grey parrot, African grey parrot or Congo African grey parrot, is an African parrot in the family Psittacidae. The Timneh parrot (Psittacus timneh) was previously treated as a subspecies of the grey parrot, but has since been elevated to a full species.
Showing dull maroon tail. Growing to 28–33 centimetres (11–13 in) in length and weighing 275–375 grams (9.7–13.2 oz), [6] the Timneh is a medium-sized parrot. Its plumage is mainly a mottled grey, with a white face mask and pale yellow eyes.
Psittacinae (Afrotropical parrots, African parrots, or Old World parrots [1]) is a subfamily of parrots, native to sub-Saharan Africa, which include twelve species and two extant genera. Among the species is the iconic grey parrot .
Bird fancier's lung (BFL), also known as bird breeder's lung, is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It can cause shortness of breath , fever , dry cough , chest pain , anorexia and weight loss , fatigue , and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (the most serious complication).
While ashore, the then Prince purchased an African Grey parrot named Charlotte. Other accounts say the parrot was a gift from his sister Princess Victoria when he was 11 years old.
His death came as a surprise, as the average life span for a grey parrot in captivity is 45 years. [27] [28] [8] [29] His last words were "You be good. I love you. See you tomorrow." [30] which he would say every night when Pepperberg left the lab. [31] The cause of death was stated to be arteriosclerosis.
The family Psittacidae or holotropical parrots is one of three families of true parrots. It comprises the 12 species of subfamily Psittacinae (the Afrotropical parrots) and 167 of subfamily Arinae (the New World or Neotropical parrots ) including several species that have gone extinct in recent centuries.