Senegal Parrot - Three Variations
The Senegal parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) is classified as a Poicephalus parrot. The parrot is generally green in color with a red, orange, or yellow belly. There are three different subspecies of this parrot, but the only difference among them is the color in their bellies. If it has a red belly, it is the Senegalus versteri. If it has an orange belly, it is the Senegalus mesotypus. If it has a yellow belly, it is the Senegalus senegalus. All three subspecies can be raised and sold as pets and can be given the same kind of parrot care.
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| Poicephalus senegalus senegalus, the Senegal Parrot (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Senegal Parrot - Natural Habitat
The open woodland and the savanna are the habitats of choice of the Senegal parrot. A gregarious species, this parrot chatters continuously and makes a wide range of whistles and squawks. When left alone in their natural habitat, the parrot has an average lifespan of thirty to forty years. When held captive, they have been known to live for as long as fifty years. Despite the different colors of their bellies or "vests", the three subspecies share the same characteristics. They have the same needs and the same qualities, and they can be shown a similar kind of parrot care. All have a height of approximately nine inches, and they have a weight of about 140 grams.
The Senegal Parrot as Pet
If you are looking to have a feathery friend for a pet, then you might want to consider the Senegal parrot. The Senegal parrot makes an excellent pet. It does not matter whether you are a novice pet owner or an experienced one; the Senegal parrot will settle and feel right at home with you. Some owners even regard this bird to be "bulletproof". This is because this parrot does not scare easily. In fact, they always seem to be up to the challenge of a new experience! If you are concerned about parrot care, fret not since this bird is fairly easy to take care of.
This bird puts the P in personality, or parrot if you wish. This bird makes the perfect feathery companion. The Senegal parrot is, by nature, affectionate. Just like most pets, this parrot loves to be constantly cuddled and kissed. It also loves having its head and belly rubbed often. This bird is also naturally inquisitive. It is not a clingy creature. As long as you provide it with tons of toys it can play with, then the parrot would not mind being left on their own in their cage. Talking is not its strongest point. It can mimic a few words, but that's about it. It imitates sounds more than it does words.
Senegal Parrot - Parrot Care
There is not much fuss involved in the parrot care of this type of parrot. The bird needs the basic food, water, and spacious cage, but that's about it. Bear in mind that you need to expose the parrot to a social environment while it is still young to prevent aggression problems later on. It helps to introduce the bird to different people, situations, and environments to avoid it becoming a one-person bird. This is a dangerous scenario because the bird can get aggressive and jealous.
Love your pet, and it will love you in return, perhaps even more. Given time, effort, and the proper parrot care, you will be one happy Senegal parrot owner.
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