Where do African gray parrots build their nests?

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Close-up of an African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) showing its curved black beak, pale eye, and detailed grey feathers. — African gray parrot African gray parrot (*Psittacus erithacus*).

African gray parrots build their nests in tree cavities located approximately 30 meters (100 feet) above the ground. While these birds may nest in loose aggregations, each breeding pair requires its own individual tree to establish a nest.1