African Grey Parrot
NameAfrican Grey Parrot
Common NameAfrican Grey Parrot
Scientific NamePsittacus erithacus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsPredominantly ash-grey plumage with a distinctive bright red tail. The face features a white mask around the eyes, and the beak is black. Juveniles may have a darker, duller red tail.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a wide range of vocalizations, including squawks, whistles, screeches, and an exceptional ability to mimic environmental sounds and human speech with clarity and context.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, savanna, mangrove
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeNative to equatorial Africa, found across a broad range from West Africa to Central Africa, including countries like Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, Congo, and Uganda.
Identifying Featuresash-grey plumage, bright red tail, white facial patch, black hooked beak, highly intelligent, mimicry ability
Description
The African Grey Parrot is a medium-sized, highly intelligent parrot known for its remarkable ability to mimic human speech and other sounds. These social birds are typically found in large flocks, foraging for food in the canopy of dense forests and open woodlands.
