gray parrot

noun

1. an ashy-gray, African parrot, Psittacus erithacus, having a short, red tail, noted especially for its ability to mimic speech.

Example Sentences

“I heard only one gray parrot was found and it was him,” Thomas said with a grin.

From The Daily Beast

One large gray parrot had learned her name, and would call out, "Good-morning, Susan!"

From Project Gutenberg

She was a gray parrot with a few red feathers in her tail, and she had bright eyes, and a very knowing air.

From Project Gutenberg

They wore coronets on their heads adorned with the red tail feathers of the common gray parrot.

From Project Gutenberg

It was served in a corner shaded by flowering vines, and presided over by a huge green and gray parrot in a cage.

From Project Gutenberg

But the gray parrot imitates the grave tones of older persons.

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