The African Grey Parrot, Psittacus erithacus, is the largest parrot found in Africa. Wild Greys range throughout Central and Western Africa, and can be found in western sections of East African countries. They live in primary and secondary Rainforest, forest edges and clearings.
There are two types of African grey parrots; some authorities consider them different "races", others consider them sub-species, while still others classify them as different species.
The Congo, P. e. erithacus, is the larger of the two birds, with bright red tail feathers and a black beak. Congos are generally characterized as slightly more intelligent, but also more high-strung than Timnehs.
The Timneh, P. e. timneh, is smaller, its tail feathers are more of a maroon-grey mixture, and its beak includes tints of a reddish-beige color. These birds are characteristically less high-strung and more mellow than Congos.
