The grey parrot, also known as the Congo grey parrot, Congo African grey parrot or African grey parrot, is an Old World parrot in the family Psittacidae. The Timneh parrot once was identified as a subspecies of the grey parrot, but has since been elevated to a full species.
Lifespan: 23 years (In the wild, Estimated)
Species: P. erithacus
Order: Psittaciformes
Class: Aves
Genus: Psittacus
Phylum: Chordata
Diet
African grey parrots eat a variety of seeds, nuts, fruits, berries and vegetation in the wild. They will clamber from branch to branch while feeding instead of flying. They especially treasure the fruits of the African oil palm, tree native to their environment
Personality
Temperament. African greys are the most intelligent of the parrot species. Many grow to be extremely sweet and affectionate toward their owners, and the species is known for being quite sociable. However, an African grey that is bored or neglected is an unhappy bird.
Habitat. African greys are found throughout the lowland rainforests in western and central Africa. While they prefer to inhabit the rainforest, they have also been seen on forest edges, within gallery forests (which are forests located alongside streams or rivers), and in gardens.
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