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The African Grey Parrot is a bird species from the family of true parrots (Psittacidae). It is the only species in the genus Psittacus. With a body length of about 33 cm and a weight of up to 450 g, it is one of the larger parrots in Africa. African Grey Parrots are also commonly kept and bred in zoos and private ownership in Europe. Due to their high intelligence and ability to mimic speech, they are considered one of the significant animal species in cognitive research. The first breeding in the world took place in two clutches in France in 1799. Other national first breedings occurred in England in 1843, Germany in 1899, the USA in 1931, and Sweden in 1953. Breeding is no longer a problem today. They are bred in such large numbers in private homes and by commercial breeders that the demand no longer needs to be met by wild populations. The African Grey Parrot is now one of the most commonly kept and well-known parrot species, aside from budgerigars. This is a reprint of the original edition from 1896.