Facts about Timneh African Grey Parrot

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   Classified as a separate species from the Congo African Grey in 2012, the Timneh African Grey Parrot is native to the moist forests of West Africa, ranging from Guinea-Bissau to Ivory Coast.

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   A Timneh African Grey Parrot's tail feathers display a distinctive maroon or dark red coloration, differentiating them from the bright red tail of the larger Congo African Grey species.

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   In captivity, Timneh African Grey Parrots can live 40 to 60 years, with some individuals documented reaching ages exceeding 70 years old.

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   Timneh African Grey Parrots reach sexual maturity between 4 and 6 years of age, delaying reproduction significantly compared to many other bird species of similar size.

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   Vocalization in Timneh African Grey Parrots includes a distinctive loud contact call reaching approximately 80 decibels, audible from considerable distances in their West African forest habitats.

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   The Timneh African Grey Parrot weighs approximately 300 to 350 grams, making it about 20 percent smaller than its congener the Congo African Grey.

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