DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT
The African Gray Parrot can be found in the mangrove forests and humid lowland forests of central Africa. It nests in the vicinity of open areas, in savannah covered with trees; also in farmland and in gardens.
BEHAVIOUR
They are very social and nest in large groups. Wild animals are distrustful and skittish towards people. In some regions of their occurrence, during droughts
they migrate to wetter areas.
DIET
Insects, leaves, seeds, grains, nuts, fruit and flowers.
REPRODUCTION
The African Gray Parrot nests in colonies – pairs occupy neighboring trees. They lay their eggs in the hollow; they often use abandoned woodpecker nests.
While incubating the eggs, the female is fed by her partner.
GOOD TO KNOW
The African Gray Parrot eagerly and easily learns to speak, which is why it is a popular household pet. The constant desire to have this bird as a pet makes
it disappear from its natural habitat.
- Latin name: Psittacus erithacus
- IUCN – Red List – EN – Endangered
- CITES – Appendix I
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