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Gandalf is a male
Red-tailed Grey
parrot (Psittacus erithacus).
Gandalf, or Gandy as we like to call him, was purchased from a breeder
in Texas at the age of twelve weeks. Gandy arrived home via a
Delta Dash flight in September 1997.
Gandalf has always been an outgoing and inquisitive Grey. Although
clipped at twelve weeks of age and not fledged prior to clipping, he
always wanted to fly. He would fly down from his cage to the floor and
wander the house looking for Heather, calling out "Hello?" or "Where are
you?" as he wandered.
In 2002 Gandy had a remarkable experience.
He flew away from our home and was "lost" for four months and eight
days.
Read his storyScroll down to see photos
of Gandalf. Click on the photo to view a larger image.
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"C'est magnifique, n'est pas?" |
Quiet moment with James |
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Handsome bird
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Goofy Gandy
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This is MY shelf |
What's for dinner, dear?
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Bath in a glass |
Baby Gandalf
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Revised: January 04, 2009
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About African grey parrots
African grey parrots are native to
Africa, specifically the Ivory Coast, the Congo, Kenya,
and Tanzania.
Gandalf is an African grey parrot of the
erithacus species, commonly known as the "Congo grey"
parrot.
Congo greys are approximately a foot
long from head to tail and weigh in the neighborhood of
500 grams. However, their size and weight may
differ markedly. Some experts believe there may
be distinct sub-species of the erithacus species that
may account for the size and color difference.
African grey parrots are among the
most intelligent of parrot species.
Because of this intelligence, they
can be demanding companions and require a great deal of
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