1. African Grey
The African Grey is a beautiful and unique breed of parrot that counters its cousins’ vibrant feathers with a completely greyscale look that makes it completely unique. As is common with larger parrots, this bird is incredibly intelligent and is ready to take on the task of learning language if it gets them the right kind of attention.
What is most interesting about these darker parrots is the fact that they have a keen understanding of language that seemingly surpasses simple mimicking. These large birds are known to live up to 60 years and can be over two feet tall.