CITES Documented · Ships Nationwide · USDA Licensed
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.
Inquire About Available BirdsWe 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.
Official captive-bred certification ships with every bird. No paperwork, no purchase.
Every bird is DNA sexed and cleared by an avian vet before leaving our Midland, TX aviary.
Airline-approved carriers, live animal manifests, and direct routing to Chicago-area airports.
We stand behind every bird we ship. Health issues reported within 72 hrs are covered.
Prices are the same regardless of delivery location. Shipping fees are quoted at time of inquiry.
Psittacus erithacus erithacus
$1,700–$3,500
Psittacus erithacus timneh
$1,500–$1,600
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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See All African Greys for Sale in IllinoisOur 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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