African Grey Parrot
Taxonomy
- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Psittaciformes
- family: Psittacidae
- genus: Psittacus
- scientific name: Psittacus erithacus
Characteristics
- estimated population size: 630,00 to 13 million
- biggest threat: Habitat destruction, pet trade, pesticides, hunting
- other name(s): Congo grey parrot, grey parrot, Congo African grey parrot
- wingspan: 18 to 20.5 inches
- incubation period: 30 days
- litter size: three to five
- habitat: Lowland forests, mangroves, savannas, gardens
- predators: Birds of prey, monkeys, terrestrial predators
- diet: Herbivore
- type: bird
- common name: African grey parrot
- number of species: 1
- location: Central and West Africa
- average clutch size: 4
- nesting location: Tree cavity
- age of molting: 12 weeks
- color: GreyRed
- top speed: 42 mph
- lifespan: 23 years in the wild, up to 60 years in captivity
- weight: 14.75 to 18.5 ounces
- length: 13 inches
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