Birds · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
Senegal Parrot
Poicephalus senegalus
Least Concern
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The Senegal parrot is a small, compact parrot with a grey head, a green back and a yellow or orange belly depending on the subspecies. It is one of the most widespread African pet birds in the world and, in the wild, a common inhabitant of the wooded savannahs of West Africa. It nests in tree holes and feeds on seeds, shoots and fruit, including millet and sorghum crops.
Weight
120 g – 170 g
Size
22 cm – 25 cm
Life expectancy
30 years
