Rest in Peace, Alex.
Each time I'd read or see a piece on Alex it reminded me just how smart parrots really are. I have 2 of my own, a Conure and a Timneh African Grey (a slightly different type of Grey than Alex....Alex was a Congo African Grey), and they are little smarties themselves
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Parrots are a lot more work than a dog or a cat, but if you can commit to them, they are amazing creatures to share your life with.