Definition

Noun: * A species of parrot, commonly known as the African grey parrot, characterized by its predominantly grey plumage, bright red tail feathers, and distinctive white facial mask. It is native to the rainforests of equatorial Africa and is renowned for its high intelligence and exceptional ability to mimic human speech.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Psittacus erithacus is considered one of the most intelligent bird species.
  • Researchers studied the cognitive abilities of a Psittacus erithacus.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for the Psittacus erithacus due to habitat loss and the pet trade.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Context: The term Psittacus erithacus is primarily used in scientific, zoological, and conservation contexts to specify the species precisely, distinguishing it from other parrots.
  • The paper detailed the vocal learning mechanisms in Psittacus erithacus.

Variants and Related Words

• African grey parrot (n): The common name for Psittacus erithacus.
  • An African grey parrot can live for over 50 years.
• Congo African grey (n): A common name often used for the nominate subspecies ().
• Timneh parrot () (n): A closely related species, sometimes considered a subspecies of , with darker grey plumage and a maroon tail.

Synonyms

• African grey parrot
• Grey parrot

Noun

1. commonly domesticated grey parrot with red-and-black tail and white face; native to equatorial Africa