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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
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.
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.
Alex, an African gray parrot who is Pepperberg's prize student, speaks and responds to 100 words.
 
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