Brown-headed Parrot
Poicephalus cryptoxanthus
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Psittacidae
Brown-headed Parrot.
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Poicephalus cryptoxanthus
Category
birds
Family
Psittacidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 140 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding brown-headed parrot in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 60%, understorey foraging 20%, canopy foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 40%; other plant material 30%; fruit 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.