Where are they from ... in case you were wondering

[Graehstone]

Ran across this map some time ago and kept it. Thought some of you might be interested in case you have not seen this already.

[madisimmons]

Thanks for posting. Some Grey owners are actually unaware of their origins. The following is from wikipedia.com

 

The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a medium-sized parrot of the genus Psittacus, endemic to primary and secondary rainforest of West and Central Africa, and is one of the most intelligent birds. They feed primarily on nuts and fruits, supplemented by leafy matter.

 

There are two subspecies; the Congo African Grey Parrot and the slightly smaller Timneh African Grey Parrot. The African Grey Parrot is listed on CITES appendix II which restricts trade of wild caught species, because wild populations can not sustain trapping for the pet trade.

 

Some aviculturalists recognize a third and even a fourth subspecies, but these are not distinguishable in scientific studies.

 

The "Ghana African Grey", formerly recognized as subspecies Psittacus erithacus princeps, is described as similar to the Congo African Greys, but darker and slightly smaller which originates from Fernando Poo and Principé Islands.

 

The "Cameroon African Grey", most often referred to as "the big silvers", is supposedly a larger and lighter form which actually has its origin in birds not from Cameroon but from today's Democratic Republic of the Congo.