African grey parrot usually inhabits low-altitude areas and rainforests. Live in groups, and like to live under trees or palm trees near rivers and lakes. Generally, several people live together. African grey parrot's artificial reproduction is very successful in the world, so it is abundant; But subspecies Tim is facing extinction.

This species has strong speech ability, high intellectual talent and high IQ, and is famous for being good at imitating human language. When foraging, a small group usually moves together and likes to eat all kinds of seeds, nuts, fruits, nectar, berries and so on. Sometimes, they forage in crops, causing agricultural losses, especially corn fields. African grey parrot can look for fruit trees on long trips, especially in the dry season. When perching, large groups gather and are very noisy. It will make quacks, whistles and screams when resting and flying. In addition to imitating human language, it is also found that this parrot can imitate the sounds of other birds and mammals in the wild.

African grey parrot should be kept in a solid metal cage with enough room for activities. At the same time, different kinds of toys should be prepared to satisfy their curiosity, which will help kill time and reduce their anxiety and boredom in cages, so as not to develop the habit of biting fur. In addition to providing balanced and nutritious food, calcium supplementation is particularly important. They are jealous and shy and want to be taken seriously. If you are left out for a long time, bored and depressed, it will easily lead to mental illness of trichotillomania, so give them a lot of toys and enough time to accompany them.