<P> The natural predators for this species include palm - nut vultures, as well as a number of raptors; monkeys target eggs and the young for food . Grey parrots in captivity have been observed to be susceptible to fungal infections, bacterial infections, nutritional insufficiency, malignant tumors, psittacine beak and feather disease, tapeworms, and blood - worms . </P> <P> Humans are by far the largest threat to wild grey populations . Between 1994 and 2003, over 359,000 grey parrots were traded on the international market . Around 21% of the population of the wild birds are being harvested every year . Mortality rates are extremely high after they are captured until they reach market, ranging from 60 to 66% . Mortality among imported birds is high . This bird is also hunted for its meat and for its parts are used in traditional medicines . As a result of the extensive harvest of wild birds, in addition to habitat loss, this species is believed to be undergoing a rapid decline in the wild and has therefore been rated as endangered by the IUCN . </P> <P> In October 2016, the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Fauna and Flora (CITES) extended the highest level of protection to grey parrots by listing the species under appendix 1, which bans global and domestic trade in the species . </P> <P> The species is common in captivity and is regularly kept by humans as a companion parrot, prized for its ability to mimic human speech, which makes it one of the most popular avian pets . An escaped pet in Japan was returned to his owner after repeating the owner's name and address . </P>

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