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Gray Parrot

Psittacus erithacus

Endangered

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가장 지능이 높은 앵무새 종이자 조류 중 가장 뛰어난 성대 모사 능력을 가진 것으로 널리 알려진 아프리카회색앵무는 1,000개 이상의 어휘를 습득하고 영(零), 색깔, 형태, 상대적 크기 개념을 이해하는 능력을 보여줍니다. 코트디부아르에서 케냐에 이르는 아프리카 적도 우림에 자생하며 대형 무리를 이루어 생활합니다. 매년 야생 개체의 최대 21%가 포획될 만큼 심각한 애완용 포획과 산림 파괴로 인해 멸종위기종이 되었습니다. CITES 부속서 I에 의해 엄격한 거래 제한이 적용됩니다.

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

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 (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Gray Parrot?

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