About the Red-bellied Parrot
The red-bellied parrot is a small African parrot about 23 cm (9 in) long of the genus Poicephalus. The genus Poicephalus has the greatest quantity of species and is widely spread in Africa. It is a mostly greenish and grey parrot. Males have a bright orange belly and females have a greenish belly.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Poicephalus rufiventris |
| Species Codes | rebpar1, AOBP, RBPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-bellied Parrot belong to?
The Red-bellied Parrot (Poicephalus rufiventris) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Red-bellied Parrot?
The red-bellied parrot is a small African parrot about 23 cm (9 in) long of the genus Poicephalus. The genus Poicephalus has the greatest quantity of species and is widely spread in Africa. It is a mostly greenish and grey parrot. Males have a bright orange belly and females have a greenish belly....
Where can I report a Red-bellied Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-bellied Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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