
African Grey Parrot
Meet the colorful champs of chatter in Africa's trees!

The Basics
Scientific Name
Psittacus erithacus
Conservation Status
Endangered
Location
Africa
Average size
12 to 14 inches long
diet
Seeds, nuts, fruits, and berries
lifespan
40 to 60 years
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Overview
The African Grey Parrot is a brilliant bird known for its amazing ability to mimic sounds and human speech. These feathered friends grow about 30 to 36 centimeters long, which is around 12 to 14 inches.
Found primarily in Africa, the African Grey Parrot loves to live in the rainforests, savannas, and woodlands. This parrot’s striking gray feathers and bright red tail create a stunning look that’s hard to forget.
African Grey Parrots love to munch on a variety of foods. Their diet mainly consists of seeds, nuts, fruits, and berries, keeping their meals tasty and healthy!
These smart birds can live quite a long time, with a lifespan ranging from 40 to 60 years. That means if you get one as a pet, you may have a feathery friend for many years to come!
Not only are African Grey Parrots intelligent, but they also form strong bonds with their caregivers. They enjoy interacting with people and often show off their amazing talking skills to impress anyone who listens!
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