Grey aliens, also referred to as "
Alien Greys", "
Greys", "
Grays", "
Roswell Greys", and "
Zeta Reticulans", are alleged
extraterrestrial beings whose existence is promoted in
ufological,
paranormal, and
New Age communities, and who are named for their unique skin color. Forty-three percent of all reported alien encounters in the United States describe Grey aliens. Such claims vary in every respect including their nature (ETs, extradimensionals,
demons, or machines), origins, moral dispositions, intentions, and physical appearances (even varying in their eponymous skin color). A composite description derived from overlap in claims would have Greys as small-
bodied sexless beings with smooth
grey-colored skin, enlarged head and large black eyes.