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The Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) is a parrot which
is a resident breeder in west Africa. It undergoes local movements, driven mainly
by the availability of the fruit and blossoms which make up its diet. It is also
considered a farm pest, often feeding on crops. Senegal Parrot is a bird
of open woodland and Savannah. It nests in holes in trees, often Oil Palms, laying
2-3 white eggs.
This is a 23cm long, plump-looking, short-tailed parrot.
Adults have a dark grey head, green back and throat, and yellow underparts and
rump. Sexes are similar, but immature birds are duller, with a lighter grey head.
Senegal
Parrot is a gregarious and noisy species with range of whistling and squawking
calls.Senegal Parrots as pets
The Senegal Parrots have recently begun to be
bread in captivity, and are the most popular Poicephalus parrot, with the Meyers
Parrot being the second most popular. | 
Senegal cages |