Niam-niam Parrot

Poicephalus crassus

Niam-niam Parrot (Poicephalus crassus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Africa.

The Niam-niam Parrot (Poicephalus crassus) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 140 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
Genus Poicephalus
Species crassus

Where it lives

Cameroon and Chad to South Sudan and northeastern DR Congo

Africa

Quick facts

Weight: 140 g
Diet: Seed-eaters
Family: Psittacidae
Order: Psittaciformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Niam-niam Parrot is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Niam-niam Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Niam-niam Parrot (Poicephalus crassus) is a member of the Psittacidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Cameroon and Chad to South Sudan and ne DR Congo.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 140 g, with a wing length of about 16.5 cm and a tail of around 7.4 cm.

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 343,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Niam-niam Parrot?

The Niam-niam Parrot is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 140 g.

Where does the Niam-niam Parrot live?

The Niam-niam Parrot is found across Africa with a range covering AF Cameroon and Chad to South Sudan and ne DR Congo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Niam-niam Parrot belong to?

The Niam-niam Parrot (Poicephalus crassus) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

What does the Niam-niam Parrot eat?

The Niam-niam Parrot is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.

Does the Niam-niam Parrot migrate?

The Niam-niam Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Niam-niam Parrot endangered?

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

How large is the Niam-niam Parrot's range?

The Niam-niam Parrot has a mapped global range of about 343,000 km².