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• The poicephalus parrot is a small-to-medium sized parrot native to Africa. Poicephalus parrots resemble small Amazon parrots.

  Poicephalus Parrots can be somewhat shy and require patience while training. Although poicephalus parrots are not known for talking, they can be taught a few words.

• Fast Facts

  1. Lifespan: 20 to 30 years
  2. Vocal activity: Relatively quiet
  3. Family: Psitticidae
  4. 10 known species
  5. Short tails and large heads
  6. Most popular as pets: Senegal, Meyer's and Jardine's parrots
  7. "Poicephalus" means "green head"

• Toxic for Pet Birds

  • Insecticides
  • Ammonia
  • Bleach
  • Oven cleaner
  • Glue
  • Nail polish remover
  • Paint
  • Perfumes
  • Teflon Note: If non-stick cookware overheats, the smoke and fumes can be fatal to birds
  • Chocolate
  • Avocado
  • Rhubarb

• Species

  • Senegal Parrots
  • Yellow-Fronted Parrots
  • Meyer's Parrots
  • Jardine's Parrots
  • Brown-Headed Parrots
  • Cape Parrots
  • Un-Cape Parrots
  • Red-Bellied Parrots
  • Niam-Niam Parrots
  • Ruppell's Parrots

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