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periquito-massarongo

Poicephalus senegalus

Least Concern

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O papagaio-do-senegal (Poicephalus senegalus) e um papagaio africano compacto de tamanho medio, com plumagem verde-amarela e castanho-alaranjada e um padrao diagnostico de cabeca preta e amarela. Habita florestas abertas e margens de floresta em toda a Africa Ocidental, do Senegal ao Camarao e ao Chade. Muito apreciado como ave de estimacao pela sua personalidade brincalhona, capacidade de imitar sons e forte vinculo com os proprietarios. Resiliente e adaptavel, e comum em zonas agricolas e e muito apanhado para o comercio de animais de estimacao. Classificado como Pouco Preocupante.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Poicephalus

Species

Poicephalus senegalus (periquito-massarongo)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of periquito-massarongo?

The scientific name of periquito-massarongo is Poicephalus senegalus. It belongs to the genus Poicephalus.

What is the conservation status of periquito-massarongo?

periquito-massarongo (Poicephalus senegalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does periquito-massarongo live?

periquito-massarongo 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 periquito-massarongo belong to?

periquito-massarongo (Poicephalus senegalus) belongs to the genus Poicephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is periquito-massarongo endangered?

No, periquito-massarongo (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 periquito-massarongo belong to?

periquito-massarongo (Poicephalus senegalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of periquito-massarongo?

The closest relatives of periquito-massarongo in the genus Poicephalus include papagaio-de-bico-grosso, papagaio-de-cabeça-castanha, papagaio-de-cara-amarela, papagaio-de-jardine, papagaio-de-meyer.