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 distinctive bright red tail. The feathers on the head and body have a slight white edging, giving a scalloped appearance. The beak is black, and the eyes are typically yellow in adults.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a wide range of vocalizations, including whistles, squawks, screeches, and an extraordinary ability to mimic human speech, environmental sounds, and other bird calls with remarkable accuracy and context.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, savanna
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeNative to the equatorial regions of West and Central Africa, with its range extending from Ivory Coast and Ghana eastward to western Kenya and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesAsh-grey body plumage, Bright red tail feathers, Black beak, Exceptional mimicry and intelligence, Medium size for a parrot
Description
The African Grey Parrot is a medium-sized, intelligent parrot known for its striking grey plumage and bright red tail. Renowned for its exceptional ability to mimic human speech and other sounds, it is one of the most popular pet birds globally. In the wild, they are social birds, often found in large flocks.
