Indian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Grey parrot
Psittacus erithacus
Naturally talkative, the Gray of Gabon is a master in the art of imitating the sounds he hears (animals, mechanical noise, voices, etc.). But this gift has caused it to be overexploited and its trade is now highly regulated by the Washington Convention (CITES).
Habitat
Humid and dense forests, wooded savannah
Feed
Frugivore (Fruits and seeds)
Classification
Class
Birds
Scientific Name
Psittacus erithacus
Conservation status
IUCN: EN - endangered (2017)
CITES: Appendices I (2017) / A (2017)
Some Figures
Weight
450 g
Life Expectancy
45 to 60 years old
Incubation
26 days
Head Height
33 cm
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