Red-bellied Parrot
NameRed-bellied Parrot
Common NameRed-bellied Parrot
Scientific NamePoicephalus rufiventris
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsMales have a brownish-grey head, neck, and upperparts, with a bright orange-red belly and green flanks/rump. Females have a duller orange belly, often with green mottling. Both sexes have dark grey beaks and prominent red irises.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of vocalizations including high-pitched whistles, chattering, and screeching notes. They can also produce softer chirps and mimic sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern Africa, ranging from Ethiopia and Somalia south through Kenya and Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresbrownish-grey upperparts, red/orange belly (brighter in males), green flanks/rump, dark grey beak, red eyes
Description
A medium-sized parrot native to eastern Africa, characterized by its brownish-grey upperparts and a distinctive red or orange belly. These birds are typically found in arid and semi-arid woodlands and savannas, where they forage for a variety of plant matter.
