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African Grey Parrot for Sale in Bay Area, CA

Captive-bred Congo and Timneh African Greys raised by Mark & Teri Benjamin in Midland, TX. Every bird ships IATA-compliant to Bay Area with full CITES documentation, DNA sexing, and avian vet certification.

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USDA AWA Licensed Federal breeder license
CITES Appendix II Compliant Captive-bred documentation
DNA Sexed & Certified Certificate with every bird
Avian Vet Health Certificate Pre-placement exam

We Ship African Greys to Bay Area

We deliver captive-bred African Grey parrots directly to Bay Area, California. Every bird travels in an IATA-approved live animal carrier with all required paperwork — CITES Appendix II documentation, DNA sex certificate, avian vet health clearance, and a 3-day health guarantee.

Shipping is arranged through approved air freight carriers to the nearest major airport serving Bay Area. We coordinate pickup logistics with you before the bird ships so there are no surprises.

CITES Appendix II Documentation

Official captive-bred certification ships with every bird. No paperwork, no purchase.

DNA Sexed & Vet Certified

Every bird is DNA sexed and cleared by an avian vet before leaving our Midland, TX aviary.

IATA-Compliant Transport

Airline-approved carriers, live animal manifests, and direct routing to Bay Area-area airports.

3-Day Health Guarantee

We stand behind every bird we ship. Health issues reported within 72 hrs are covered.

African Grey Pricing

Prices are the same regardless of delivery location. Shipping fees are quoted at time of inquiry.

Congo African Grey

Psittacus erithacus erithacus

$1,700–$3,500

  • ✓ Larger silver body, bright red tail
  • ✓ 40–60 year lifespan
  • ✓ Exceptional talkers

Timneh African Grey

Psittacus erithacus timneh

$1,500–$1,600

  • ✓ Smaller, maroon tail
  • ✓ Calmer personality
  • ✓ Matures faster

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get an African Grey parrot delivered to the San Francisco Bay Area? +

Yes. We ship IATA-compliant to San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland (OAK), or San Jose (SJC) — whichever is most convenient for you.

How much does an African Grey cost in the Bay Area? +

Congo African Greys are $1,700–$3,500 and Timneh African Greys are $1,500–$1,600. Shipping fees are quoted based on your preferred arrival airport.

Does California require special permits to own an African Grey in the Bay Area? +

African Greys must be captive-bred with CITES Appendix II documentation — which every bird we sell includes. No additional California state permit is required for captive-bred birds from a licensed breeder.

What's the difference between a Congo and Timneh African Grey? +

Congo African Greys (CAG) are larger with a bright red tail and silver plumage, typically $1,700–$3,500. Timneh African Greys (TAG) are smaller with a dark maroon tail and charcoal feathers, typically $1,500–$1,600. Both are exceptional talkers — Timnehs often mature faster and are slightly calmer.

Do you have birds available right now for Bay Area delivery? +

Availability changes as clutches mature. Contact us directly to ask about current inventory — we typically have birds in various stages (deposit-held, available, nearly weaned) and can tell you expected availability windows.

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Our birds are hand-raised, CITES-documented, and DNA sexed. Reach out to start the conversation — we reply within 24 hours.

$200 deposit reserves your bird · 3-day health guarantee · IATA-compliant shipping nationwide

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