Rüppell's Parrot
Poicephalus rueppellii
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Psittacidae
Rüppell's Parrot.
R
Poicephalus rueppellii
Category
birds
Family
Psittacidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 116 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding rüppell's parrot in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 33%, mid-level vegetation 33%, canopy foraging 33%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: other plant material 30%; seeds 20%; nectar 20%; fruit 20%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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