CITES Documented · Ships Nationwide · USDA Licensed

African Grey Parrot for Sale in Chicago, IL

Captive-bred Congo and Timneh African Greys raised by Mark & Teri Benjamin in Midland, TX. Every bird ships IATA-compliant to Chicago 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 Chicago

We deliver captive-bred African Grey parrots directly to Chicago, Illinois. 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 Chicago. 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 Chicago-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 Chicago? +

Yes. We ship IATA-compliant to O'Hare International (ORD) or Midway (MDW). You pick up from the air cargo facility — we send full instructions before the bird ships.

What does an African Grey parrot cost in Chicago? +

Congo African Greys are $1,700–$3,500 and Timneh African Greys are $1,500–$1,600. Shipping fees to Chicago are quoted at inquiry.

Are African Greys legal to own in Chicago, Illinois? +

Yes. Illinois and the City of Chicago have no restrictions on captive-bred African Greys purchased with CITES Appendix II documentation. Every bird we sell includes full captive-bred paperwork.

How do African Greys handle cold weather when shipping to Chicago? +

We ship birds in IATA-approved climate-controlled air freight — they travel in the heated cargo hold, not in the luggage bay. In extreme cold we may delay a few days — we'll always coordinate timing with you.

What is the minimum cage size for an African Grey in a Chicago home? +

We recommend at least 36"×24"×48" — bigger is always better. African Greys need room to move, spread their wings, and climb. Bar spacing should be 3/4" to 1" so they can't get their head stuck.

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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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