African Grey Parrot

Category: Birds
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittacidae
Species: Psittacus erithacus


These amazing birds are extremely intelligent due to their ability to mimic human voices and other sounds. In recent studies, African Grey Parrots have proven to have one of the highest vocabularies of the entire bird species.


The African Grey Parrot resides in West and Central Africa. The females are usually a lighter shade of gray with a slightly dimmer red tail, whereas the males are a deeper gray, with a more vibrant red tail. Though not as colorful as some of its relatives, African grey parrots are a favorite because of their amazing personalities.

As with all pets, if you are interested in obtaining an African Grey Parrot, we strongly recommend that you thoroughly check it out ahead of time. These wonderful creatures require a tremendous commitment. They can be great pets, but do require a lot of work and a lot of love!