Brown-headed Parrot
Poicephalus cryptoxanthus
Least ConcernAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The brown-headed parrot is a south-eastern African parrot.
Fun Fact
The general plumage colour is green, indeed Sinclair et al.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs north of the Save River in Mozambique, southern Malawi, eastern Tanzania and coastal Kenya.
Diet
Feed on berries, figs, shoots, flowers, fruit, and seeds but more specifically, they tend to prefer the flowers and fruit of the Natal Mahogany tree (Trichilia emetica), Acacia spp.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance