This bird was hand-fed and now is eating on its own. Our African grey parrots are highly intelligent and fascinating birds that are known for their exceptional cognitive abilities and their ability to mimic human speech. Their cognitive abilities have been studied extensively and they have been found to have similar cognitive power as a 4-year-old human child. They were a favored pet among the noble classes of ancient Rome. Our bird is relatively quiet: Compared to other large parrots,