African Grey Parrot
NameAfrican Grey Parrot
Common NameAfrican Grey Parrot
Scientific NamePsittacus erithacus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)49
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly ash-grey, with a distinctive bright red tail. The face features a pale, almost white, mask around the eyes, and the beak is black.
Vocalization / CallKnown for an extensive repertoire of vocalizations, including squawks, whistles, screeches, and an exceptional capacity for mimicry of human speech and environmental sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, forest edges, savanna, mangrove forests
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeNative to equatorial Africa, with a range extending across West and Central Africa, including countries such as Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and Uganda.
Identifying Featuresgrey body plumage, bright red tail feathers, white facial patch, black beak, intelligent eyes
Description
African Grey Parrots are highly intelligent birds known for their remarkable ability to mimic human speech and a wide array of sounds. They are typically found in flocks within their native African habitats, foraging for fruits, seeds, and nuts.
