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Senegal Parrot

Poicephalus senegalus

Least Concern

About

A compact, medium-sized African parrot with yellow-green and orange-brown plumage and a diagnostic black and yellow head pattern, Senegal parrots inhabit open woodland and forest edges across West Africa from Senegal to Cameroon and Chad. Highly regarded as pet birds for their playful personalities, ability to mimic sounds, and strong bond with individual owners. Resilient and adaptable, they are common in agricultural areas and are heavily trapped for the pet trade. Listed as Least Concern.

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

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Psittaciformes (อันดับนกแก้ว)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Poicephalus

Species

Poicephalus senegalus (Senegal Parrot)

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 Senegal Parrot?

The scientific name of Senegal Parrot is Poicephalus senegalus. It belongs to the genus Poicephalus.

What is the conservation status of Senegal Parrot?

Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Senegal Parrot live?

Senegal Parrot 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 Senegal Parrot belong to?

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

Is Senegal Parrot endangered?

No, Senegal Parrot (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 Senegal Parrot belong to?

Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Senegal Parrot?

The closest relatives of Senegal Parrot in the genus Poicephalus include Cape Parrot, Meyer's Parrot, Niam-niam Parrot, Red-bellied Parrot, Red-fronted Parrot.