Brown-headed Parrot vs Senegal Parrot

Brown-headed Parrot

Poicephalus cryptoxanthus

Medium140 gWoodland

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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Senegal Parrot

Poicephalus senegalus

Medium147 gWoodland

Senegal parrots are about 23 centimetres (9.1 inches) long, weigh about 120 to 170 grams (4.2 to 6.0 ounces). They have a relatively large head and beak for their overall size, and feathers form a short broad tail. Adults have a charcoal grey head, grey beak, bright yellow irises, green back and throat, and yellow underparts and rump. The yellow and green areas on a Senegal parrot's front form a V-shape resembling a yellow vest worn over green. Young juveniles have dark grey, almost black, irises, which change to light grey.

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