The grey parrot was listed as endangered by the International Union Conservation and Nature (IUCN).
The bird is also threatened with extinction due to unsustainable trapping and habitat loss, according to IUCN.
For its ability to mimic human speech, the African grey parrot makes great pets and a captivating companion. But these benefits won’t come cheap, according to the Kenya Gazette Notice by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala, as the government moves to protect the bird which is threatened with extinction mainly due to habitat loss and illegal trade.
To keep one, Kenyans will be required to pay a registration fee of Sh12,000 and an extra Sh7,000 for annual certificate of legal possession.
