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Senegal Parrot
Poicephalus senegalis
 
Description
While quieter than other parrots, this amazing bird can learn to talk quite well. They have a charming personality and are noted for their gentle disposition in relation to other African parrots.
length: usually about 8.5 inches.
weight: about 120 grams (4 ounces).
lifespan: 25-30 years.
 

Diet
Always provide your bird with fresh water daily. Vitamin fortified pellets or seed labeled for a Senegal is the recommended staple for these birds. They also eat a variety of sprouts, seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, commercial pellets, as well as the same nutritional foods humans eat. Fresh fruits and vegetables such as peas, carrots, tomatoes, apples, and bananas are always a welcome food supplement for your parrot. Items to avoid: avocado, grapefruit, green beans, all forms of cabbage, lemons, plums, raw and green potatoes, rhubarb, and dried fruits that have been treated with sulphur dioxide. Also provide a calcium block or gravel with oyster shell in it in a separate dish.

Cage Requirements

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Be sure to provide a cage with plenty of room for your bird(s) to test their wings. A cage that is approximately 20"x20"x28" (20 inches long, by 20 inches deep, and 28 inches high) is the minimum size recommended for one bird. This is only appropriate as long as the bird has a playpen it can spend most of the day on. A swing is also a good idea, and 2-3 perches of varying sizes and shapes are a definite necessity, and lots of toys to chew on!

Fascinating Facts
1. The Senegal is closely related to the Meyer’s Parrot.
2. Feeding chocolate to any birds is dangerous and may seriously harm them.
3. Senegal’s are excellent pets for an apartment.

   
 
 
 
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