Recognised as a full species since 2012 — darker, smaller, and often the steadier of the two African Greys.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Psittacus timneh |
| Origin | Upper Guinea forests of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Ivory Coast |
| Length | 28–33 cm (11–13 in) |
| Weight | 275–375 g (10–13 oz) |
| Lifespan | 40–50 years |
| Noise level | Moderate |
| Experience | Advanced |
| Conservation | Endangered |
Temperament
Timnehs are widely reported to be less nervous than Congos and to begin talking earlier, often before their first birthday. They share the same intelligence and the same sensitivity to environmental change, but tend to recover from startling events more quickly. For someone set on a Grey, the Timneh is frequently the better first choice.
Care
Husbandry is essentially identical to the Congo: high-enrichment environment, calcium and UVB attention, and a diet built on quality pellets with substantial fresh vegetables. The smaller size makes housing marginally easier but changes nothing fundamental.
Notes
Distinguished from the Congo by charcoal rather than pale grey plumage, a maroon rather than scarlet tail, and a horn-coloured patch on the upper mandible. Split from P. erithacus as a separate species in 2012 and likewise listed Endangered.