🪶 African Grey Parrot Facts 🦜 ✨ Scientific Name: Psittacus erithacus — one of the most intelligent parrot species in the world 🌍 Native Home: West and Central Africa — forests and savannas from Côte d’Ivoire to the Congo 💎 Looks: Sleek gray feathers, striking red tail, and a pale face with expressive eyes 🧠 Personality: Highly intelligent, social, and curious — loves problem-solving and mental stimulation 🗣️ Voice: Exceptional talkers and mimics — can learn hundreds of words and phrases 🎂

The African Grey Parrot is one of the world's most popular pet birds—but that popularity has fueled the capture of millions of the birds from the wild. In the coming weeks, the international CITES conference will decide whether to increase the protection of these birds by essentially banning the export of wild birds. This video provides some background about the issue: | Cornell Lab of Ornithology