Senegal Parrot
Poicephalus senegalus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
31.4 cm
Weight
140.5 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.4 cm | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 140.5 g | 4.96 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 63 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Poicephalus |
| Species | Poicephalus senegalus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء سنغالي |
| Chinese | 塞內加爾鸚鵡 |
| French | Perroquet youyou |
| German | Mohrenkopfpapagei |
| Japanese | ネズミガシラハネナガインコ |
| Korean | 세네갈앵무 |
| Portuguese | Periquito-da-guiné |
| Russian | Сенегальский длиннокрылый попугай |
| Turkish | Senegal papağanı |
Distribution
Senegal Parrot has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Senegal Parrot endangered?
The Senegal Parrot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Senegal Parrot nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 63 days.
How big is the Senegal Parrot?
The Senegal Parrot has a wingspan of 31.4 cm, weight of 140.5 g.
What order and family does the Senegal Parrot belong to?
The Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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