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 slightly lighter scalloping on the head and neck. The facial patch around the eyes is white, and the primary and secondary feathers are darker grey to black. The most distinctive feature is the bright, vivid red tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallHighly vocal, known for its exceptional ability to mimic a wide range of sounds, including human speech, household noises, and other bird calls. In the wild, they produce squawks, screeches, whistles, and various contact calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatslowland rainforests, forest edges, clearings, gallery forests, savannas, mangroves
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeNative to equatorial Africa, with a range extending across Central and West Africa, from southeastern Côte d'Ivoire to western Kenya, northern Tanzania, and Angola.
Identifying FeaturesAsh-grey body plumage, Bright red tail feathers, White facial patch around the eyes, Black beak, Yellowish-white iris in adults, Exceptional vocal mimicry abilities
Description
The African Grey Parrot is a medium-sized, intelligent parrot native to African rainforests. Known for its remarkable ability to mimic human speech and other sounds, it exhibits a striking grey plumage with a contrasting bright red tail.
