African Grey Parrot
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NameAfrican Grey Parrot
Common NameAfrican Grey Parrot
Scientific NamePsittacus erithacus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)49
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)445
Plumage DetailsPredominantly ash-grey plumage with a contrasting bright red tail. The feathers on the head and body often have a slight white edging, giving a scalloped appearance. The beak is black, and adult eyes are typically yellow.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a vast repertoire of vocalizations including whistles, squawks, screeches, and an extraordinary ability to mimic human speech, environmental sounds, and other bird calls with remarkable accuracy.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforests, forest edges, savannas, mangrove forests
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeNative to equatorial Africa, found across a broad belt from central West Africa to western Kenya and northwestern Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresash-grey body plumage, bright red tail feathers, black beak, yellow eyes (adults), exceptional mimicry skills
Description
The African Grey Parrot is a medium-sized, highly intelligent parrot known for its striking grey plumage and bright red tail. These social birds are renowned for their exceptional ability to mimic human speech and a wide array of other sounds.
