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African grey parrot

Neo, an African Grey Parrot, enjoying the night

African Grey Parrot

In captivity

Conservation status

Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)

Scientific classificationKingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves

Order: Psittaciformes

Superfamily: Psittacoidea

Family: Psittacidae

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The African Grey Parrot, grey parrot or Congo African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is an Old World parrot in the family Psittacidae.

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1 Description2 Distribution and habitat3 Behaviour and ecology

3.1 Breeding3.2 Food and feeding3.3 Threats to survival

4 Relationship to humans5 External Links6 References

Description [edit]The African Grey Parrot is a medium-sized, predominantly grey, black-billed parrot which weighs 400 g, with a length of 33 cm[1] and an average wingspan of 4652 cm.[2] The tail and undertail coverts are red, in comparison to the maroon of the smaller Timneh Parrot. Both sexes appear similar.[1]

The colouration of juveniles similar to that of adults, however the eye is typically dark grey to black, in comparison to the greyish eyes of the adult birds. The undertail coverts are also tinged with grey.[1]

Distribution and habitat [edit]The African Grey Parrot is endemic to the Congo, Africa.

Behaviour and ecology [edit]

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Subfamily: Psittacinae

Genus: Psittacus

Species: P. erithacus

Binomial namePsittacus erithacus

Linnaeus, 1758

Range in green

Breeding [edit]

African grey parrots are monogamous breeders which nests in tree cavities. The hen lays 3-5 eggs, which she incubates for 30 days while being fed by her mate. Young leave the nest at the age of 12 weeks. Little is known about the courtship behaviour of this species in the wild.[2]

Food and feeding [edit]

The African grey parrot is primarily a herbivore, feeding on fruit, nuts, leaves, bark and flowers. However it will also eat insects.[2]

Threats to survival [edit]

Humans are by far the largest threat to wild African grey populations. Between 1994 and 2003, over 359,000 African grey parrots were traded on the international market. Mortality amongst imported birds is high.[3] As a result of the extensive harvest of wild birds, in addition to habitat loss, this species is believed to be undergoing a rapid decline in the wild and has therefore been rated as vulnerable by the IUCN.[4]

Relationship to humans [edit]The species is common in captivity and is regularly kept by humans as a companion parrot, prized for its ability to mimic human speech. However, it may be prone to behavioural problems due to its sensitive nature.[3]

External Links [edit]African Grey - Lets go PooPoo

African Grey talking after 3 years

African Grey playing ball

Baby African Grey being spoon fed

References [edit]1. ^ a b c "Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus)" . World Parrot Trust. Retrieved 9 April 2014.2. ^ a b c Holman, Rachel. "Psittacus erithacus" . Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 18 March

2014.3. ^ a b "Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) - Care In Captivity" . World Parrot Trust. Retrieved 10

April 2014.4. ^ BirdLife International (2013). "Psittacus erithacus (Grey Parrot)" . The IUCN Red List of

Threatened Species. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 10 April 2014.

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Genus Species

PsittacusCongo African Grey Parrot (or Grey Parrot) (supporting pages: Alex (parrot) N'kisi) Timneh African Grey Parrot (or Timneh Parrot)

PoicephalusCape Parrot P. fuscicollis Red-fronted Parrot Meyer's Parrot Rppell's Parrot (or Rueppell's Parrot) Brown-headed Parrot Red-bellied Parrot Senegal Parrot Yellow-fronted Parrot Niam-niam Parrot

Categories: IUCN Red List vulnerable species Parrots PsittaciniFauna of Central Africa Animals described in 1758 Animal intelligence Birds of AfricaTalking birds Birds of Cameroon

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