Timneh grey parrot

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The Congo African gray (Psittacus erithacus erithacus) is the eponymous and more popular gray of the subspecies we see in the pet trade. Perhaps this is due to the attractiveness of its bright red tail. The Congo gray is the larger of the two subspecies. Other common names include: Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, and Angola Grey; However, they are all the same subspecies. Named Psittacus erithacus erithacus originates from different regions or countries of Africa. Regional origin accounts for the variation in color and size.
The Congo African gray parrot has a brown color covering its body. The plumage appears darker on the head and gradually fades to a light silvery gray towards the chest and leg area. The darker plumage shows a white scalloped edge, but if you look closely, many of the silver plumage have similar white tips. The plumage is dark, and the primary coverts range in color from very dark brown to almost black. The eye area is devoid of feathers and is actually a bright white patch of skin. When you hear of a brown parrot "blushing" it describes that white patch of skin turning pink. The toe nails and beak are a solid black, and the most spectacular finish on the Congo Gray Parrot is its bright red tail.

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