About the Senegal Parrot
The Senegal parrot is a parrot which is a resident breeder across a wide range of west Africa. It makes migrations within west Africa, according to the availability of the fruit, seeds and blossoms which make up its diet. It is considered a farm pest in Africa, often feeding on maize or millet. It is popular in aviculture.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Poicephalus senegalus |
| Species Codes | senpar, SEPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Senegal Parrot belong to?
The Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Senegal Parrot?
The Senegal parrot is a parrot which is a resident breeder across a wide range of west Africa. It makes migrations within west Africa, according to the availability of the fruit, seeds and blossoms which make up its diet. It is considered a farm pest in Africa, often feeding on maize or millet. It i...
Where can I report a Senegal Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Senegal Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code senpar, or on iNaturalist.
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