Congo African Grey For Sale

The most intelligent parrot on earth. Larger body (400–600g), iconic bright red tail, vocabulary of 1,000+ words. Hand-raised in our Midland, TX home aviary since 2014.

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USDA AWA Licensed Federal breeder license

CITES Appendix I Compliant Captive-bred documentation

DNA Sexed & Certified Certificate with every bird

Avian Vet Health Certificate Pre-placement exam

CONGO vs TIMNEH — Which African Grey Is Right For You?

CONGO AFRICAN GREY

$1,500 – $3,000

SIZE

Larger — 400–600g, bright red tail, broader wingspan

TALKING ABILITY

Exceptional — 1,000+ word vocabulary, mimics voices precisely

IDEAL HOME

Experienced bird owners, large living spaces, active households

LIFESPAN

50–60 years — a true lifetime companion

TIMNEH AFRICAN GREY

$1,200 – $2,500

SIZE

Compact — 275–375g, maroon tail, darker charcoal plumage

TALKING ABILITY

Starts talking earlier — calmer voice, equally intelligent

IDEAL HOME

Apartments, first-time parrot owners, calmer households

LIFESPAN

40–50 years — a lifelong bond

Both variants CITES-documented, captive-bred, USDA AWA licensed CongoAfricanGreys.com

About the Congo African Grey

Species Profile

Scientific name: Psittacus erithacus erithacus
Weight: 400–600 grams
Tail color: Bright red
Lifespan: 40–60 years in captivity
Vocabulary: Up to 1,000+ words
Temperament: Emotionally sensitive, deeply bonded
CITES status: Appendix I — captive-bred documentation required

Pricing

Baby (3–6 months)$3,000
Adult$1,500
Congo Pair$2,700
Deposit to reserve$200

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Our birds are hand-raised, CITES-documented, and DNA sexed. Reach out to start the conversation — we reply within 24 hours.

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