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African gray

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Noun1.African grayAfrican gray - commonly domesticated grey parrot with red-and-black tail and white face; native to equatorial Africa
African grey, Psittacus erithacus
parrot - usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
genus Psittacus, Psittacus - type genus of the Psittacidae: usually restricted to the African grey


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In reviewing Wise's book Drawing the Line for the Wilson Quarterly, Scully observed that dolphins can correctly press levers marked "yes" and "no" in response to questions about whether a ball is in their tank, an African gray parrot named Alex can correctly identify objects, shapes, colors and quantities of up to six, and elephants are resourceful problem solvers.
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Alex, a 23-year-old African gray parrot, won't be taking the SATs, but he's no featherhead, says his owner, University of Arizona scientist Irene Pepperberg.
Bird Brains by Smith, Dinitia / New York Times Upfront
Alex, an African gray parrot who is Pepperberg's prize student, speaks and responds to 100 words.
Look who's talking! by Cannell, Michael / Science World
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