About the Niam-Niam Parrot
The Niam-Niam parrot is a parrot nearly endemic to the Central African Republic, of the genus Poicephalus. It is a mostly green parrot with a grey-brown head and orange irises. The Niam Niam is one of the world's most poorly-known parrots, with little known of its conservation status, and was one of the last unphotographed birds in Africa until 2017.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Poicephalus crassus |
| Species Codes | ninpar1, NNPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Niam-Niam Parrot belong to?
The Niam-Niam Parrot (Poicephalus crassus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Niam-Niam Parrot?
The Niam-Niam parrot is a parrot nearly endemic to the Central African Republic, of the genus Poicephalus. It is a mostly green parrot with a grey-brown head and orange irises. The Niam Niam is one of the world's most poorly-known parrots, with little known of its conservation status, and was one of...
Where can I report a Niam-Niam Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Niam-Niam Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ninpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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