About the Brown-headed Parrot
The brown-headed parrot is a south-eastern African parrot.
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The general plumage colour is green, indeed Sinclair et al., (1993) describe the species as "the greenest parrot of the sub-region". The under wing coverts are bright yellow, although the extent of this is variable. It is from this yellow that the specific name derives, kryptos being Greek for hidden or concealed and xanthos meaning yellow. The rump is very bright, almost metallic green. As is the margins of the feathers on the underparts, with this coloration becoming more pronounced towards the vent and thighs.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Meyer's ParrotPoicephalus meyeriMeyer's parrot, also known as the brown parrot, is a species of parrot native to Africa.
Senegal ParrotPoicephalus senegalusSenegal parrots are about 23 centimetres (9.1 inches) long, weigh about 120 to 170 grams (4.2 to 6.0 ounces).
Cape ParrotPoicephalus robustusThe Cape parrot is a short-tailed moderately large bird with a very large beak used to crack all sorts of hard nuts and fruit kernels, especially those of African yellowwood trees (Podocarpus spp.).
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