The African Grey Parrot
Amorian 2013/08/15 13:10
The African Grey Parrot
(Psittacus erithacus), also known
as the Grey Parrot , is a parrot
found in the primary and
secondary rainforest of West and
Central Africa. Experts regard it as
one of the most intelligent birds in
the world. They feed primarily on
palm nuts, seeds, fruits, and leafy
matter, but have also been
observed eating snails. Their
overall gentle nature and their
inclination and ability to mimic
speech have made them popular
pets, which has led many to be
captured from the wild and sold
into the pet trade. The African
Grey Parrot is listed on CITES
appendix II, which restricts trade
of wild-caught species because
wild populations cannot sustain
trapping for the pet trade.