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Grey Parrot
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species of parrot
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The Grey Parrot, scientifically named *Psittacus erithacus*, is a species within the genus *Psittacus*. It is a diurnal bird native to Africa. The species has an average litter size of 2.4 and a mass of 18.7. Its life expectancy is 45 years, with the longest observed lifespan reaching 60 years.
The Grey Parrot is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, a status recorded in 2021. It is listed in Appendix I of CITES. The species is also referred to by the common names Graupapagei, Perroquet jaco, and Loro yaco.
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Maximum longevity: 49.7 years (captivity) Observations: There are claims of animals living 73 and 93 years (Flower 1938). The most reliable longevity record, however, is a specimen that was still alive after 49.7 years (Brouwer et al. 2000).
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Encyclopedic overview
The grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus), 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 (Psittacus timneh), previously treated as a subspecies, was elevated to a full species.
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