Changing a Timneh's Name?

[Vampiric_Conure48]

Usually when I adopt a bird, I keep their names, but for some reason, the Timneh Grey I'm interested in sound slike a 'Vortex' to me. What are your recommendations on changing a bird's name, especially with one as sensitive as a grey? Thanks!

 

[Aquatic7]

Usually, I feel like a bird getting its name changed wouldn't be a big deal, and I think Vortex is a neat name, the only thing Iḿ not entirely sure of is how an African Gray, one of the smartest animals on the planet, would react to being called a different name, would he respond? Would he understand? Would he adapt to it?
IDK just my thoughts

 

[Vampiric_Conure48]

Usually, I feel like a bird getting its name changed wouldn't be a big deal, and I think Vortex is a neat name, the only thing Iḿ not entirely sure of is how an African Gray, one of the smartest animals on the planet, would react to being called a different name, would he respond? Would he understand? Would he adapt to it?
IDK just my thoughts

That's my concern, too. Maybe in ht end i'll ask him if i can change his name. Who knows.. he might say yes !

 

[Aquatic7]

That's my concern, too. Maybe in ht end i'll ask him if i can change his name. Who knows.. he might say yes !

I'm sure you could still train it to take a second name, or just switch its name. They're smart birds, just call him Vortex when training and chilling with him and the likes. But if you ever need something serious(him coming over to you or whatever), call him his original name. Obviously, I'm sure you could still train him to take a new name, the brilliance of those birds is crazy!
Best of luck regardless. : )

 

[SailBoat]

I have always rescued very old, ill or abused Amazons and have found that maintaining the Name was a solid means of providing a foundation to work forward from!

Grey's are highly intelligent and very sensitive Parrots and I strongly recommend maintaining the name!