PBR/CPQ Articles About
AFRICAN GREY PARROTS

While we certainly try not to neglect the other popular species of companion parrots, the Companion Parrot Quarterly (CPQ) readership has a high percentage of African grey owners - both Congo and Timneh. Because of this since our first issue in 1991, we have published many articles and stories that are specifically about these intelligent birds. Some are in-depth articles discussing the whys and hows of creating a successful relationship with a companion grey while others are just enjoyable stories our readers have to share with other readers. Although these articles contain information specifically about African Greys, many of the behavioral articles in the CPQ would also be helpful to grey owners. See the back issue form for information about ordering.
           Drawing by Sally Blanchard.

 

• Species Profile: The African Grey Parrot Issue #1 by Sally Blanchard
• Talking and Intelligence in African Greys Issue #1 (Online) by Sally Blanchard
• Common Myths about African Greys Issue #1 by Sally Blanchard
• Feather Plucking in African Greys Issue #1 by Sally Blanchard
• Zorba: The Silent Grey Story- Issue #8, by Mattie Sue Athan About an older grey who suddenly started talking.
• One Very Clever African Grey: True Stories About A Loquacious Grey - Issue #16, by Bev Llewellyn
• Behavioral Guidance for Shy Parrots- Issue #17, by Sally Blanchard (Not just about greys but has good grey information)
• My Friend Named Jess: Winning The Trust of A Wild-caught African Grey- Issue #17, by Judith Moquin
• Get A Life Bob- Issue #19, by Fred Fisher A short story about Introducing a Red-fronted Macaw into a Grey's household.
• Can You Say Relevance?- Issue #20, by Lynn Page A Synopsis of Dr. Irene Pepperberg's Work On Learning Through Relevance.
• The Parrot Behavior Jigsaw Puzzle- Issue #21, by Sally Blanchard (Not just about greys but has good grey information)
• A Study In Mimicry Of Wild African Greys- Issue #21, by Lynne Page
• Raising "Cockatoo Enhanced" Greys- Issue #21, by Terry Clyne A Breeder Raises Her Greys With Umbrella Cockatoo Chicks.
• Winning Back The Trust Of Phobic Birds- Issue #22, by Sally Blanchard (Not just about greys but has good grey information)
• A Psychological Home Test Kit- Issue #22, by Lynne Page Testing Object Permanence In Parrots.
• The Herstory Of a Grey Bird Named Bird- Issue #22, by Bonnie Zimmerman The story of one tough old bird who had too many homes.
• Feather Picking Complexities- Issue #23, by Sally Blanchard (Not just about greys but has good grey information)
• Can Alex Count?- Issue #24, by Lynne Page
• Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend: I Don't Think So- Issue #24, by Lorraine Shicko Selling Old Wedding Rings To Buy A Grey.
• Beak Power: To Bite Or Not To Bite- Issue #25, by Sally Blanchard (Not just about greys but has good grey information)
• Alex, What Are You Thinking?- Issue #25, by Lynne Page
• The Parrot/Human Bond- Issue #26, by Sally Blanchard (Not just about greys but has good grey information)
• A Week In The Pepperberg Lab Part I and II- Issues #26 & 27, by Elva Mathiesen An involved discussion of time spent with Alex & Co. at the University of Arizona lab.
• Who's The Clever One- Issue #26, by Sally Blanchard A short story about Bongo Marie's responsive animal imitations.
• Zoei's Choice- Issue #26, by Rita Shimniok Setting Up A Grey For Breeding.
• Basic Guidelines To Parrot Personalities I- Issue #28, by Sally Blanchard Includes discussion of African Grey Pet Potential.
• Teaching Your Grey To Bathe/Shower- Issue #28, by Donna Hefton
• The Bird Who Cried Fowl: A Mystery- Issue #28, by Jane Hallander Short story fiction involving a clever grey.
• The Stair Master- Issue #28, by Diana Borasch Short story about Bondi, A Grey Who Goes Wandering.
• Alex Meets Professor Higgins- Issue #29, by Lynne Page How Alex Makes Vowel Sounds.
• Why Not Get An Older Parrot?- Issue #29, Timmy, a previously owned Timneh finds a good home.
• The Timneh Grey: Stepping Out Of The Shadow Of Its Larger Cousin- Issue #30, by Rita Shimniok
• Georgie: An Elder African Grey Finds A New Home- Issue #31, by Sharon Dubois
• Grey: A Short Story by Mercedes Lackey - Issue #32
• Reestablishing Touch In A Fearful Grey Part 1 - issue #32, by Mattie Sue Athan
• What Kind Of Parrot Is That?: Popeye & the Police - Issue #32, by P. Linde
• Mirror Use In African Grey Parrots - Issue #33, by Lynne Page
• The Grey & The Sailor Boy - Issue #33 by Harry Gringo (originally published in 1860)
• Reestablishing Touch In A Fearful Grey Part 2 - issue #33, by Mattie Sue Athan
• Feathers For Alex: One Case Of Feather Picking Solved - Issue #33, by Gloria James
• A Tale Of Two Timnehs - Issue #33, by Laura Ainsworth
• Up On The Roof: Congo Grey Jason - Issue #34, by Gordon King
• Two Companion Greys - Issue #34, by Maggie Wright
• A Rude Awakening: African Grey Tootster - Issue #34 (Fun Page), by Bonnie Zimmerman
• Sibling Sympathy - Issue #35, by Sally Blanchard
• Not So Subtle Mimicry - Issue #35, by Sally Blanchard
• Tales of the Grey Side: The World According To Bongo Marie - Issue #36, by Sally Blanchard
• PBR Q&A: Getting A Grey Out Of His Cage - Issue #36, by Sally Blanchard
• The Case Of The Parrot’s Clown - Issue #37, by Jane Hallander
• Squawkie, A Perfect Bird - Issue #37, by Sybil Erden
• Rupert, The Hero Grey: In My Own Words - Issue #38, by Lynn Norley
• How's Your Attitude? - Issue #39, by Kathy Richardson
• Vocal Learning in Parrots - Issue #41, by Lynne Page
• Cockatoos & African Greys: Are They Really That Different? - Issue #41, by Sam Foster and Jane Hallander
• Cockatoos & African Greys: Phobic Behavior - Issue #42, by Sam Foster and Jane Hallander
• PBR Q&A: African Grey Foods - Issue #42, by Sally Blanchard
• A Tribute to Bongo Marie - Issue #43, by Sally Blanchard
• What's So Grey-at About Greys - Issue #43, by Sally Blanchard
• Cockatoos & African Greys: Behavioral Compatibility - Issue #43, by Sam Foster and Jane Hallander
• PBR Q&A: Biting African Grey - Issue #43, by Sally Blanchard
• Case Study: Growing Pains - Issue #45
• Recognizing Progress in a Fearful Grey - Issue #45, by Sally Blanchard
• Parrot 101: Teaching our Grey to be a Bird - Issue #46, by Jan L. Rosser
• Grey Matters: Part I—New Thoughts on African Grey Parrots - Issue #47
• Grey Matters: Part II—Thoughts about the African Grey Diet - Issue #48
• African Alley Issue 51
• A Discussion of Parrot Intelligence and Behavior - Issue 52 by Reginald Atkins
• Congo or Timneh...Which to Choose? - Issue 52
• A Grey Is All You Need Issue 53 Ken Dafoe
• Egg-laying in Greys; Grey Digging Behavior. - Issue 53 
• The Gift of Gab Issue 54
• The Prodigal Son: Callie's Adventure (African Grey flies off) - Issue 55 Paulette Jacobs
• Toe Chasing Issue 55
• Portrait of Dorien the Grey: Creating a Therapeutic Milieu - Issue 56 Ty Binfet, PhD
• Grey Eminence, Part 1: A short "Grey" story - Issue 56 Mercedes Lackey
• The "Laziest" Baby Ever: An African Grey baby takes forever to eat on his own Issue 56 Lisa Whitworth
• Saving Sammy: Overcoming obstacles with a plucking Grey Issue 56 Debbie Willis
• Still Needs Reassurance Issue 56
• Grey Eminence Parts I & II - Issue 56 & 57 Fiction by Mercedes Lackey
• CPQ Q&A: A Cage Territorial Grey - Issue 57 Sally Blanchard
• Behavior as a Reflection of Breeding and Rearing Practices Issue 57
• Behavior as a Reflection of the Wild Issue #58 
• Gandalf - Fly Home Issue #59 Heather Moore
• A Feathered Legacy Issue #60 Terry Ryan
• Fostering: Moving Beyond the Warehouse Model Issue #60 Ty Binfet
• The Importance of Early Grey Socialization Issue #60 Lisa Whitworth
• The Creation of the Grey Parrot Issue #61 Gloria Ridgway
• The Most Unflappable Timneh Issue #61 Laura Ainsworth
• Buster’s Story - Issue 63 Gayle Reece
• Grey Intelligence - Issue 63 Laura Ainsworth
• The Autocrat of the Supper Table Issue #65 Elva Mathieson
• FRIENDS OF THE AFRICAN GREY PARROT #65 Various authors
• The Greys of Phoenix Landing Issue #65 Rita Sambruna
• Winning Dorian's Trust Issue #65 Laura Ainsworth
• I've Got a Ticket To Ride ... Not Issue #67
• Give Me a Kiss Issue #68 Bob Kennedy
• A Parrot Named Fella Issue #69 Gregory J Evans
• Change in a Grey's Behavior Issue #69 Sally Blanchard
• The names of some authors have been removed due to their request.