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Gray Parrot

Psittacus erithacus

Endangered

About

Widely regarded as the most intelligent parrot species and the most capable avian mimic, African grey parrots can develop vocabularies of over 1,000 words and demonstrate comprehension of concepts including zero, color, shape, and relative size. Native to equatorial African rainforest from Ivory Coast to Kenya, they live in large flocks. Endangered due to catastrophic trapping for the pet trade — up to 21% of wild birds are trapped annually — and deforestation. Strict CITES Appendix I trade restrictions apply.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Benin), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇯 Benin 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Bayan)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Psittacus

Species

Psittacus erithacus (Gray Parrot)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨウム

Chinese 非洲灰鸚鵡

Spanish Loro yaco

French Perroquet jaco

German Graupapagei

Portuguese papagaio-cinzento

Russian Жако, серый попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray Parrot?

The scientific name of Gray Parrot is Psittacus erithacus. It belongs to the genus Psittacus.

What is the conservation status of Gray Parrot?

Gray Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gray Parrot live?

Gray Parrot is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Benin), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Benin, Colombia, France, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

What family does Gray Parrot belong to?

Gray Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) belongs to the genus Psittacus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Gray Parrot endangered?

Yes, Gray Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Gray Parrot belong to?

Gray Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Gray Parrot?

The closest relatives of Gray Parrot in the genus Psittacus include Timneh Parrot.