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Lorito senegalés

Poicephalus senegalus

Least Concern

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El loro senegalés (Poicephalus senegalus) es un loro africano de tamano mediano y compacto, con plumaje verde-amarillo y pardo anaranjado y un patron diagnostico de cabeza negra y amarilla. Habita bosques abiertos y bordes de bosque en toda Africa Occidental, desde Senegal hasta Camerun y Chad. Muy valorado como ave de compania por su personalidad juguetona, capacidad de imitar sonidos y fuerte vinculo con sus duenos. Resistente y adaptable, es comun en zonas agricolas y esta muy presionado por el comercio de mascotas. Clasificado como Preocupacion Menor.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Liberia), Asia (Israel), and Europe (7 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Poicephalus

Species

Poicephalus senegalus (Lorito senegalés)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ネズミガシラハネナガインコ

Chinese 塞內加爾鸚鵡

Spanish Lorito senegalés

French Perroquet youyou

German Mohrenkopf

Portuguese periquito-massarongo

Russian Сенегальский длиннокрылый попугай

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Lorito cabecipardo

Poicephalus cryptoxanthus

Least Concern

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Lorito carigualdo

Poicephalus flavifrons

Poicephalus rueppellii

Poicephalus rufiventris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lorito senegalés?

The scientific name of Lorito senegalés is Poicephalus senegalus. It belongs to the genus Poicephalus.

What is the conservation status of Lorito senegalés?

Lorito senegalés (Poicephalus senegalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lorito senegalés live?

Lorito senegalés is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Liberia), Asia (Israel), and Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Israel, Liberia, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom.

What family does Lorito senegalés belong to?

Lorito senegalés (Poicephalus senegalus) belongs to the genus Poicephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Lorito senegalés endangered?

No, Lorito senegalés (Poicephalus senegalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Lorito senegalés belong to?

Lorito senegalés (Poicephalus senegalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Lorito senegalés?

The closest relatives of Lorito senegalés in the genus Poicephalus include Lorito cabecipardo, Lorito carigualdo, Lorito de Meyer, Lorito de Rüppell, Lorito frentirrojo.