Red-fronted Parrot
NameRed-fronted Parrot
Common NameRed-fronted Parrot
Scientific NamePoicephalus gulielmi
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly bright green, with a prominent bright red forehead and crown. The flight feathers are dark brown to blackish, and there is a variable red patch on the bend of the wing. The eyes are orange with dark pupils, and the beak is pale horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh screeches, whistles, and chattering calls, often given in flight or while perched. They can also produce softer, more melodious notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across sub-Saharan Africa, primarily in central and western regions. Its range extends from countries like Liberia and Sierra Leone in the west, east to Uganda, and south to Angola.
Identifying Featuresbright red forehead, predominantly green plumage, pale horn-colored beak, red patch on wing bend, orange eyes
Description
A medium-sized, predominantly green parrot characterized by a distinctive bright red forehead and a pale, horn-colored beak. This species is often found in tropical and subtropical forests, where it forages for a variety of plant matter. They are known for their social behavior and can be quite vocal.
