Where do African gray parrots live in the wild?

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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 are native to a wide range across Africa. Their distribution spans from offshore islands in the Atlantic Ocean, such as Sao Tome and Principe, to eastern Côte d’Ivoire. Their habitat extends through Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reaching into Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.1

Additionally, the range of the Timneh parrot—often recognized as a separate species—extends from Guinea-Bissau south and east into Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Côte d’Ivoire.1

Within these regions, African gray parrots primarily inhabit lowland rainforests, though they also venture into surrounding savannas, mangroves, and agricultural lands to forage.1