Grey Parrot
Psittacus erithacus
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Endangered
Wingspan
47.7 cm
Weight
410.0 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.7 cm and a weight of 410 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.7 cm | 18.8 in |
| Weight | 410.0 g | 14.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: O,CV. Incubation: 21-30 days. Fledging: 80 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Psittacus |
| Species | Psittacus erithacus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء رمادي إفريقي |
| Chinese | 非洲灰鹦鹉 |
| French | Perroquet jaco |
| German | Graupapagei |
| Indonesian | Nuri abu-abu afrika |
| Japanese | ヨウム |
| Korean | 회색앵무 |
| Portuguese | Papagaio-cinzento |
| Russian | жако |
| Spanish | Loro gris |
| Thai | นกแก้วแอฟริกันเกรย์ |
| Turkish | Jako |
Distribution
Grey Parrot has been recorded in 9 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Grey Parrot endangered?
The Grey Parrot has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Grey Parrot nest?
Nest type: O,CV. Incubation: 21-30 days. Fledging: 80 days.
How big is the Grey Parrot?
The Grey Parrot has a wingspan of 47.7 cm, weight of 410.0 g.
What order and family does the Grey Parrot belong to?
The Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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