What is the average size of an African Grey?

African Grey average size is about 33.0 cm wide, 20.0 cm tall, and 10.0 cm deep.

How big do African grey parrots get?

They reach about 33 cm (13 inches) in total length from head to tail, with a height of roughly 20 cm (8 inches) when perched.

What do African grey parrots eat in the wild?

Their diet consists mainly of fruits, nuts, seeds, and leafy matter, supplemented with the occasional bark and insect larvae.

How long do African grey parrots live?

They can live 40 to 60 years in captivity with proper care, though wild lifespans are often shorter due to predation and habitat loss.

Can African grey parrots really talk like humans?

Yes, they are among the best mimics in the bird world, capable of learning hundreds of words and using them in context, even forming simple sentences.

How Big Is an African Grey? Average Size in cm & Worksheet

Q: How tall is an African Grey?

African Grey is about 20.0 cm tall.

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African Grey is about 20.0 cm tall, 33.0 cm wide, and 10.0 cm deep.

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African Grey

The African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is native to the rainforests of West and Central Africa, renowned for its extraordinary intelligence and vocal mimicry. One famous individual, Alex, demonstrated cognitive abilities comparable to a 5-year-old human, including basic arithmetic and color recognition

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Standing about 20 cm (8 inches) tall, an African grey parrot is roughly the height of a standard ruler but more robust. Its wingspan, however, stretches to 46–52 cm (18–20 inches), giving it a surprisingly large presence in flight despite its compact body.

33.0 cm

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20.0 cm

Height

10.0 cm

Depth

African Grey size in different units

Dimension	Centimetres	Inches	Feet
Height	20.0 cm	7.9 in	0.66 ft
Width	33.0 cm	13.0 in	1.08 ft
Depth	10.0 cm	3.9 in	0.33 ft

Standing 20.0 cm tall, African Grey is roughly 1/9 the height of an average adult human (1.7 m). It is taller than Toaster (19.0 cm) and shorter than Dachshund (21.0 cm).