The African Grey Parrot is a medium-sized parrot of the genus Psittacus native to Africa, and is considered one of the most intelligent birds. As their name implies, they are predominantly grey, with accents of white. Some of their feathers are very dark grey, and others are a lighter grey colour. They have red or maroon tails, depending on the subspecies. They feed primarily on nuts and fruits, supplemented by leafy matter.