What does the African Grey Parrot eat?

The African Grey Parrot's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Herbivore (primarily frugivorous and granivorous)

How it forages

Primarily feeds on seeds, nuts, fruits (especially oil palm nuts), berries, and occasionally leaves and bark. They forage in the canopy, often in small groups. They are known to be messy eaters, dropping significant amounts of food.

When it feeds

Diurnal. Most active during early morning and late afternoon, foraging and socializing.

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