Herberstein Wildlife Park / African Grey Parrot

Gray Parrot / Perroquet cendrè

Psittacus erithacus

African grey parrots are primarily forest dwellers. After the breeding season, they form large flocks that venture into fields in search of food, where they can cause damage. With the help of their beaks, African grey parrots are excellent climbers. Notable is their ability to mimic the calls of other birds and human voices. The underparts of females are sometimes lighter in color, and their upper beak is less curved.

Order	Parrots
Family	Parrots
Distribution	Central Africa
Habitat	Mangrove forests, river deltas, rainforests, steppes
Food	Seeds, fruits, nuts, flowers, leaves
Activity	diurnal
Weight	-
Size	30–40 cm
Service life	40–50 years (zoo)
Reproduction	African grey parrots nest in tree hollows. The clutch consists of 3–4 eggs, which are incubated for about 30 days. The chicks leave the nest at around 80 days of age and are cared for by the male for another 4 months.
Risk	African grey parrots have been kept in Europe since the 16th century. Capturing them for the pet trade and the loss of their habitat have made the African grey parrot a critically endangered species.
Enemies	-

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