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- Poicephalus senegalus
Identification
23 cm. Charcoal grey head, grey beak, bright yellow irises, green back and throat, and yellow underparts and rump. Juveniles have dark grey, almost black, irises.
Distribution
Taxonomy
Habitat
Open woodland and savanna.
Behaviour
The nest in holes in trees, often oil palms; 2-3 white eggs are laid and are incubated by the female for about 28 days, starting after the second egg has been laid. They fledge after 9 weeks and are independent at 12 weeks.
The diet includes fruit, seeds and blossoms. They also eat maize and millet and are considered a pest.
