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Senegal parrots are birds of open woodland and savanna. [1] [2] They flock most commonly in countries in West Africa. [10] It is a gregarious species, continuously chattering with a range of whistling and squawking calls. Senegal parrots live an average of approximately 25–30 years in the wild, and have been known to live for 50 years in ...
The brown-headed parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) is a south-eastern African parrot. ... Guide to the Senegal Parrot and its family. By M.S. Allan & D. Deter. Barron's.
Genus Poicephalus Swainson, 1837 – ten species Common name Scientific name IUCN Red List Status Range Picture Senegal parrot: P. senegalus ... (UK) Blue lorikeet: V ...
The red-bellied parrot (Poicephalus rufiventris) is a small African parrot about 23 cm (9 in) long of the genus Poicephalus. The genus Poicephalus has the greatest quantity of species and is widely spread in Africa. [2] It is a mostly greenish and grey parrot. Males have a bright orange belly and females have a greenish belly.
The brown-necked parrot (Poicephalus fuscicollis), sometimes known in aviculture as the uncape parrot, [2] is a large Poicephalus parrot species endemic to Africa.. It consists of two subspecies: the savanna-dwelling brown-necked parrot (P. fuscicollis fuscicollis) and grey-headed parrot (P. f. suahelicus) subspecies.
Pages in category "Poicephalus" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. ... Senegal parrot; Y. Yellow-fronted parrot This page was ...
Though the average lifespan of a wild Niam-Niam Parrot is currently unknown, related parrots in Poicephalus, such as the Senegal parrot and Meyer's parrot, live on average for 20–30 years in the wild and up to 50 years or more in captivity. This is the approximate range of the Niam-Niam parrot in central Africa.
Poicephalus parrots have been kept as pets and companion birds for centuries, the Senegal parrot perhaps being the most famous species. The trade in this species most likely began in the early 19th century, when Senegal parrots first appeared as companion birds in Europe. [ 4 ]