{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Taxon",
  "slug": "african-grey-parrot",
  "name": "African Grey Parrot",
  "scientificName": "Psittacus erithacus",
  "category": "Bird",
  "summary": "The African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a medium-sized grey parrot of the lowland rainforests of West and Central Africa, widely regarded as one of the most intelligent birds and a famously gifted mimic. It measures about 33 cm (13 in) long, weighs 400 to 500 g, and can live 40 to 60 years, making it both a demanding pet and a long-term commitment. Wild populations have fallen sharply from trapping for the pet trade and habitat loss, and the IUCN lists the species as Endangered.",
  "conservationStatus": "Endangered",
  "taxonomy": {
    "kingdom": "Animalia",
    "phylum": "Chordata",
    "class": "Aves",
    "order": "Psittaciformes",
    "family": "Psittacidae",
    "genus": "Psittacus"
  },
  "stats": {
    "weightKg": 0.4,
    "lengthM": 0.33,
    "topSpeedKmh": 50,
    "lifespanYears": 55
  },
  "facts": [
    {
      "label": "Scientific name",
      "value": "Psittacus erithacus"
    },
    {
      "label": "Diet",
      "value": "Herbivore (seeds, nuts, fruit)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Habitat",
      "value": "Lowland tropical rainforest"
    },
    {
      "label": "Lifespan",
      "value": "40–60 years"
    },
    {
      "label": "Weight",
      "value": "400–500 g (0.9–1.1 lb)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Top speed",
      "value": "50 km/h (30 mph) in flight"
    },
    {
      "label": "Conservation status",
      "value": "Endangered (IUCN)"
    }
  ],
  "range": {
    "nativeRange": "The lowland rainforests of central and western Africa, across the Congo Basin.",
    "continents": [
      "Africa"
    ]
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "citation": "IUCN Red List — Psittacus erithacus.",
      "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Psittacus%20erithacus&searchType=species"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Psittacus erithacus. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.",
      "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Psittacus_erithacus/"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Wikipedia — African Grey Parrot.",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_parrot"
    }
  ],
  "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/african-grey-parrot/",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
    "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/african-grey-parrot/",
    "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page."
  }
}