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November 04, 2005
Einstein Congo African Grey
Einstein is a Congo African grey parrot that was hatched in California in 1987. The couple that owned Einstein donated her to Knoxville Zoo in 1992. Since then she has been the star of Knoxville Zoo’s Bird Show and a popular “spokesbird” for the zoo.
African grey parrots are one of the smartest bird species and are also known as one of the best talking/mimicking species. Einstein is extremely intelligent, even for an African grey. She has an extensive verbal vocabulary and is able to mimic animals and other sounds. It is believed her vocabulary exceeds 200 words and sounds. Of that, about 80 are on cue.
Click here for a Windows Media Interview.
Visit Einsteins Page at the Knoxville Zoo.
Posted by sue at November 4, 2005 09:04 AM
Comments
Hey,
I have been a bird breeder for five years in 98/2004. African Greys are the most favorite bird of mine. I love to play your clips over and over. Thank you for bring her to us in the world. This is so AWSOME!!!!!!
God bless!!!
Posted by: Robin at April 9, 2006 12:19 PM