The Red-bellied Parrot is a small, colorful bird that makes an energetic and friendly pet. With its bright red belly and orange-red patches under its wings, this little parrot really lives up to its name. These parrots are native to the savannas and dry woodlands of eastern Africa, where they feed on fruit and nest…
You first lay eyes on a Senegal Parrot perched in a pet store window or aviary at a bird fair. Its vibrant green, yellow, and gray plumage catches your attention. When you peer closer at this cute bird, barely 9 inches (23 centimeters) from head to tail, you notice its defining feature – a bright…
Have you ever seen a mostly green parrot with a greyish-brown head and bright orange eyes? If so, you may have spotted the Niam-Niam Parrot (Poicephalus crassus), one of Africa’s most elusive and least-known parrot species. These striking birds stand out with their unique coloration and sharp calls that carry over long distances. But despite…
As you scan the bright green canopies of the woodlands in southeastern Africa, a flock of small parrots with greyish-brown heads may catch your eye. These are Brown-headed Parrots (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus), one of the continent’s most popular aviary birds. When taking flight, a flash of bright yellow on their wings gives a hint to how…
Have you ever seen a small, stocky parrot with striking red eyes and dark brown plumage accented by splashes of blue and yellow? If so, you may have spotted the Rüppell’s Parrot, a little-known African species named after the German explorer Eduard Rüppell. Measuring about 9-10 inches (22-25 cm) from head to tail, these birds…
The Meyer’s Parrot, sometimes called the Brown Parrot, is a small African parrot that is growing in popularity as a pet. Though not as brightly colored as some of it’s relatives, the Meyer’s Parrot makes up for it with an endearing personality. While a fairly common species overall, some populations of the Meyer’s Parrot have…
As you gaze up into the canopy of South Africa’s lush Afromontane forests, you may catch a glimpse of vibrant green feathers and hear the raucous calls of the Cape Parrot (also known as the Levaillant’s Parrot). This striking bird is endemic to these forests, relying on ancient yellowwood trees to survive. With a body…
The brown-necked parrot is a beautiful medium-sized African parrot that stands out with it’s striking colors and stocky build. When you first glimpse this bird with it’s vibrant green wings and back, greyish head and neck, and bright red patches under the wings, you can’t help but do a double take. With an average length…
As you gaze out over the lush forests of the Ethiopian Highlands, a flash of bright yellow catches your eye. A vibrant parrot with a golden yellow face and forehead lands gracefully on a nearby tree branch. This brightly colored bird is the Yellow-fronted Parrot, a beautiful species endemic to these African mountains. “The Yellow-fronted…
With their bright green bodies and flashs of red and orange, Red-fronted Parrots catch your eye. These mid-sized, long-tailed birds live in small flocks in the rainforests and woodlands of Africa. Their loud, chattering calls ring out as they swiftly fly above the forest canopy. Red-fronted Parrots, also called Jardine’s Parrots, make engaging pets. They…
