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Fowl language: Gray parrots separated at British zoo after swearing a blue streak
L A Times ^ | 30 Sept 2020 | ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posted on 09/30/2020 2:19:34 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT

LONDON — A British zoo has separated five foul-mouthed parrots who keepers say have been encouraging one another to swear. Billy, Eric, Tyson, Jade and Elsie joined Lincolnshire Wildlife Centre’s colony of 200 gray parrots in August, and soon revealed a penchant for blue language.

“We are quite used to parrots swearing, but we’ve never had five at the same time,” said the zoo’s chief executive, Steve Nichols. “Most parrots clam up outside, but for some reason these five relish it.”

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To: DUMBGRUNT; Conservative4Life
I would be more than willing to take them off their hands. I love African Greys and have always wanted one. They are such good talkers.
There are two kinds: Timneh(darker) and Congo African Grey Parrots.


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