Why in news?
The African Grey Parrot is currently classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List, with its population rapidly decreasing due to illegal pet trade, habitat destruction, and nest poaching. The species is listed under CITES Appendix I, which bans international commercial trade. 
 
Key features

• Medium size with grey feathers and red tail.
• Remarkable talking and mimicking abilities.
• Nickname “The Einstein of the Bird World”.
• Highly social, intelligent, and emotional.
• Lifespan up to 60 years in captivity.
• Native to West and Central African forests and savannahs.
• Endangered with declining populations due to trapping and deforestation.

About CITES Appendix I
CITES Appendix I includes species that are the most endangered among those listed by CITES. These species are threatened with extinction and international trade in specimens of these species is generally prohibited except in exceptional non-commercial circumstances, such as scientific research. 

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