African Grey Parrot
DUDLEY is a 30-year-old African Grey Parrot who joined the Animal Tracks family after the loss of his longtime primary caretaker. He spent many years in a loving home with a devoted couple, and when circumstances changed, Animal Tracks became his safe haven for the next chapter of his life.
African Greys are among the most intelligent birds in the world, known for their remarkable problem-solving abilities, emotional sensitivity, and impressive talent for mimicking human speech. They are also incredibly long-lived, often reaching 50–60 years of age or more in human care, which is why many guardians make provisions for them in their wills.
Dudley is a charming and talkative resident who keeps staff, volunteers, and guests entertained with his extensive vocabulary and lively personality. He enjoys social interaction, has a particular fondness for women, and is already building a friendship with fellow African Grey, Lava Girl.
We are honored to provide Dudley with a forever home where he can continue to thrive, socialize, and delight everyone who meets him.
ORDER: Psittaciformes
FAMILY: Psittacidae
GENUS: Psittacus
SPECIES: P. erithacus
The grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus), also known as the Congo grey parrot, Congo African grey parrot or African grey parrot, is an Old World parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is medium-sized, predominantly grey and black-billed. Its typical weight is 400 g (14 oz), with an approximate length of 33 cm (13 in), and a wingspan of 46–52 cm (18–20+1⁄2 in).
Due to selection by breeders, some grey parrots are now partly or completely red. Both sexes appear similar. Juvenile coloration is similar to that of adults, but typically their eyes are dark grey to black, compared to adults' yellow irises around dark pupils, and their undertail coverts are tinged with grey. Adults weigh 418–526 g (14+3⁄4–18+1⁄2 oz).
Grey parrots may live for 40–60 years in captivity, although their mean lifespan in the wild appears to be shorter — approximately 23 years. They start breeding at an age of 3–5 years and lay 3-5 eggs per brood.
The grey parrot is native to equatorial Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, the Congo, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda. The species is found inside a range from Kenya to the eastern part of the Ivory Coast. Current estimates for the global population are uncertain and range from 630,000 to 13 million birds. Populations are decreasing worldwide.
Threats
Wildlife Trade. Poaching.
Conservation Status
EN - Endangered