Red-bellied Parrot
Poicephalus rufiventris
The Red-bellied Parrot (Poicephalus rufiventris) is a rare african and new world parrot found in 5 countries, weighing about 120 g. The red-bellied parrot is a small African parrot about 23 cm (9 in) long of the genus Poicephalus.
About the Red-bellied Parrot
The red-bellied parrot is a small African parrot about 23 cm (9 in) long of the genus Poicephalus. The genus Poicephalus has the greatest quantity of species and is widely spread in Africa. It is a mostly greenish and grey parrot. Males have a bright orange belly and females have a greenish belly.
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How to identify it
The red-bellied parrot is a small parrot about 23 cm (9 in) long and weights 140 g (5 oz). It is a mostly greenish and grey bird with the green being more prominent over its lower surfaces and the grey more prominent over its upper surfaces. Adult birds have green feathers covering the upper portions of their legs, red irises and dark grey beaks. The species is sexually dimorphic; Typically, males have a bright orange lower chest and abdomen, whilst adult females are greenish on these lower areas. The dimorphism occurs from a young age and is seen even in young chicks still in the nest.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Canada.
When to see it
The Red-bellied Parrot can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Red-bellied Parrot?
- The red-bellied parrot is a small parrot about 23 cm (9 in) long and weights 140 g (5 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Red-bellied Parrot?
- The Red-bellied Parrot is a medium sized bird weighing about 120 g.
- Where can you see a Red-bellied Parrot?
- The Red-bellied Parrot occurs in 5 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Somalia.
- What birds look similar to a Red-bellied Parrot?
- The Red-bellied Parrot is most easily confused with the Cape Parrot, the Red-fronted Parrot and the Rüppell's Parrot.
- Is the Red-bellied Parrot endangered?
- The Red-bellied Parrot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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