There are over 28 different tree species that have been recorded to be fed on by grey parrots in the wild and around Kibale National Park. Their favourite feeding spots are both inside the park and outside in the community. They will feed mostly on flowers, fruits and buds, and will very occasionally feed on the bark of dead trees and leaves.

The grey parrot’s favourite tree species in the wild are the oil palm tree, Erythrina excelsa, Zanthoxylum gilleti, Maesopsis eminii, Blighia unijugata and the African tulip tree. 

Tulip trees (Spathodea campanulata) bear red flowers and buds that are grey’s favourites, especially during the dry seasons, when parrots will open the buds using their bills to drink water from them.