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Rüppell’s Parrot
Poicephalus rueppellii
Rüppell's Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Africa.
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The Rüppell’s Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 116 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Poicephalus
- Species rueppellii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 116 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rüppell’s Parrot is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Rüppell’s Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rüppell’s Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) is a member of the Psittacidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Angola and Namibia.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 116 g, with a wing length of about 14.5 cm and a tail of around 7.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 598,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rüppell’s Parrot?
The Rüppell’s Parrot is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 116 g.
Where does the Rüppell’s Parrot live?
The Rüppell’s Parrot is found across Africa with a range covering AF Angola and Namibia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Rüppell’s Parrot belong to?
The Rüppell’s Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Rüppell’s Parrot eat?
The Rüppell’s Parrot is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Rüppell’s Parrot migrate?
The Rüppell’s Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rüppell’s 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 Rüppell’s Parrot's range?
The Rüppell’s Parrot has a mapped global range of about 598,000 km².
Conservation
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