About African Grey Parrot:
- It is a medium-sized, dusty-looking gray bird.
- Scientific Name: Psittacus erithacus
- It is one of the most talented talking/mimicking birds on the planet.
- Habitat and Distribution:
- African grey parrots are native to West and Central Africa.
- They inhabit different types of lowland forest, including rainforest, woodlands, and wooded savannah.
- They can be seen along forest edges and in clearings as well, and sometimes feeding in gardens and cultivated fields.
- They are kept as pets in many parts of the world, and their popularity dates back centuries.
- Features:
- It is a mottled grey-colored, medium-sized parrot.
- It has a large black bill and white mask enclosing a yellow eye and has a striking red vent and tail.
- Females have a pale gray crown with dark gray edges, a gray body, and scarlet tail feathers.
- The male looks similar to the female but becomes darker with age.
- Lifespan: 50+ years
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Endangered.
