Q. Consider the following statements regarding the African Grey Parrot:
1.They are native to central and West Africa.
2.They are listed as critically endangered under the IUCN Red List.
3.They live a very short life of less than 3 years – the minimum among the parrot species from around the world. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: They are native to central and West Africa, including countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Kenya. They inhabit dense forests, wooded savannas, and mangroves.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Conservation Status: Listed as Endangered by the IUCN, mainly due to habitat loss and capture for the pet trade, with international conventions such as CITES regulating their trade to protect wild populations.
Statement 3 is incorrect: They are long-lived, with lifespans often exceeding 30–50 years in captivity.
Source: TH
