African gray


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Noun1.African gray - commonly domesticated grey parrot with red-and-black tail and white faceAfrican gray - commonly domesticated grey parrot with red-and-black tail and white face; native to equatorial Africa
parrot - usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
genus Psittacus, Psittacus - type genus of the Psittacidae: usually restricted to the African grey
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The African gray parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a species of parrot characterised by its distinctive, scalloped gray plumage.
Before his accidental online shopping habit, Rocco the African Gray parrot was put up for adoption by the National Animal WelfaTrust sanctuary because it feared his swearing would scare visitors, the Daily Mail reported on Dec.
The related species that has been studied in terms of hematology are the African gray parrot and the greater sulphur-crested cockatoo.

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