About the Grey Parrot
The grey parrot, also known as the Congo grey parrot, is an African parrot in the family Psittacidae. Psittacus erithacus was previously also known as the African grey parrot until the Timneh parrot, previously treated as a subspecies, was elevated to a full species.
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The grey parrot is medium to large sized, predominantly grey and black-billed. Its typical weight is 400 g (14 oz), with an approximate length of 33 cm (13 in), and a wingspan of 46–52 cm (18–20+1⁄2 in). The head and wings are generally darker than the body. The head and body feathers have slight white edges; the tail feathers are red with occasional black touches. Both sexes appear similar.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in France, Spain, Taiwan, Germany, United States, Portugal, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Belgium, French Guiana, Thailand, United Kingdom.
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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