About the Gray Parrot
The grey parrot, also known as the Congo grey parrot, is an African parrot in the family Psittacidae. Psittacus erithacus was previously also known as the African grey parrot until the Timneh parrot, previously treated as a subspecies, was elevated to a full species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Psittacus erithacus |
| Species Codes | grepar, GRPA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Parrot belong to?
The Gray Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gray Parrot?
The Gray Parrot is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gray Parrot?
The grey parrot, also known as the Congo grey parrot, is an African parrot in the family Psittacidae. Psittacus erithacus was previously also known as the African grey parrot until the Timneh parrot, previously treated as a subspecies, was elevated to a full species....
Where can I report a Gray Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grepar, or on iNaturalist.
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