Senegal Parrot

The Senegal Parrot is a Poicephalus parrot which is a resident breeder across a wide range of west Africa.

The Senegal Parrot is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

A pair of Senegal Parrots in the wild at Hann Park, Dakar, Senegal. The Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) is a Poicephalus parrot which is a resident breeder across a wide range of west Africa. It makes migrations within west Africa, according to the availability of the fruit, seeds and blossoms which make up its diet. It is considered a farm pest in Africa, often feeding on maize or millet. It is popular in aviculture. More

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* Senegal Parrot Cage & Diet Information * Senegal Parrot Common Problems * Poicephalus Senegalus * Senegal Parrot Info Senegal Parrot = A Truly Loved Parrot! What Makes The Senegal Parrot One Of The World’s Most Beloved Companion Parrots? Want to know why the Senegal Parrot is one of the most common companion parrots around? One of the biggest More

Range Map of the Senegal Parrot (39k in size) Visual Sexing of Senegals The APS Sponsored Senegal List members have a 'Hatchday' Calendar to keep track of celebration days for Listbirds. It's at: http://209.196.168.225/hatchday. More

Senegal Parrots live an average of approximately 25-30 years in the wild, and have been known to live for 50 years in captivity. Senegal Parrots are about 23 cm long, weigh about 125 to 170 gm and they look stocky. They have a relatively large head and beak for their overall size, and feathers form a short broad tail. Adults have a charcoal grey head, grey beak, yellow irises, green back and throat, and yellow underparts and rump. More

* Senegal Parrot Cage & Diet Information * Senegal Parrot Common Problems * Poicephalus Senegalus * Senegal Parrot Info Senegal Parrot = Senegal Parrot Behavior Problems - The Senegal Parrot is generally a well behaved and quiet bird. More

Senegal parrot is a lovely, chattery bird that can be found in most pet shops across the US and Europe. Senegal parrots originated from West Africa, where they inhabit. Bird Behavior What Does This Mean? Bird Behavior What Does This Mean? - I went to the petstore the other day to look at some birds and saw this really great Senegal Parrot. More

This site is about a Senegal Parrot I was chosen by in February 2005. This site features information and images about my bird and Senegal Parrots in general. Much of this information may be used for most parrots. I hope you find this site to be user friendly. At the bottom of each page will be links to travel around this site. Please enjoy your visit. Here's a photo of Pepper on his play gym, taken in late March 2006. More

If you think a Senegal Parrot might be the right bird for you, connect with a reputable breeder and try to set an appointment to visit one. You may find that one of these African beauties is exactly what you've been looking for in a feathered companion. More

teaching and taming a Senegal parrot can be frustrating at times. The rewards make it worth it to learn all that you can. Imagine the fun when your Senegal parrot learns to talk and can mimic the things you say in your household. What a conversation piece your pet Senegal will be when inviting friends and family over. There are a few things you can do to help this process. Difficulty: ModerateInstructions 1. More

What a wonderful pet is a Senegal Parrot! This small species is native to West Africa. It is quiet, personable, and learns to talk and mimic sounds very easily. It does not require a large cage and is very reasonably priced. Senegals love to play with toys and especially loves swings! Be care The Orange-Bellied subspecies (Poicephalus senegalus mesotypus) is a bit paler overall than the "regular" Senegal but with a deeper orange coloration on the abdomen. More

Description: Senegal Parrots are probably the most popular of the Poicephalus parrots which includes Meyer's, Red-bellied, and Jardine's parrots. They are attractive and intelligent little birds that are highly social and live in flocks in the wild. They are from central and eastern Africa. In the wild, breeding is after the rainy season, from September through November. The Senegal's head is gray, with a mostly green body. The breast and belly ranges in color from lime-yellow to deep orange. More

The Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) is one of nine birds in the Poicephalus genus, a collection of species originating from Africa. More

In the wild the Senegal parrots eat seeds, nuts, berries and fruit. For your pet, ready made staple seed mixes are usually available at your local pet store or super market which contain a mixture of canary grass seed, white millet, yellow millet, oats and groats and red millet, niger seed and linseed. Some higher quality seed mixtures come with thistle, anise, rape, sesame, and safflower seed. More

Senegal Parrot Information and FAQ - Macaws, Cockatoos, Greys, Poicephalus, Conures, Lovebirds, Parrotlets, Parakeets etc. Discuss topics related to specific species of parrots and their characteristics, mutations, pros, and cons. 11 posts • Page 1 of 2 • 1, 2 Senegal Parrot Information and FAQ Postby Michael » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:40 pm This is a section specifically about the Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus Senegalus). More

The Senegal Parrots are striking birds that are both cuddly and affectionate. It is a gregarious species, continuously chattering with a range of whistling and squawking calls. Sign-up for the Free Course on Parrot Training Description The Senegal Parrots possess bright yellow eyes, gray head, with patches of green all over. They have a relatively large head and beak for their overall size, and feathers form a short broad tail. More