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The Senegal Parrot

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The following information in part is a portion of an article written by Eric D. Hilton.

         Poicephalus Senegalus Mesotypus: This has a orange belly and comes from: Eastern and North- Eastern Nigeria, Northern Cameroon into South-Western Chad.

          Maybe the most commonly kept of the Poicephalus birds, as they have been imported in great numbers in the past. It is a green bird with a gray head and sports different colored under belly,  sometimes known as the vest and has piercingly bright yellow iris in the adults. As its name suggests it originates from Senegal, but also from many other countries, as birds do not respect political boundaries. They are split up into 3 sub species which can be easily identified by the color of their bellies and are known by the following names:

Poicephalus Senegalus Senegalus: This is known as the nominate race it has a yellow belly. And comes from: Southern Mauritania, southern Mali to Guinea and from the Island of Los.

Poicephalus Senegalus Versteri: This has a red belly comes from: The Ivory Coast and Ghana east to western Nigeria

Poicephalus Senegalus Mesotypus: This has a orange belly and comes from: Eastern and North- eastern Nigeria, northern Cameroon into south-western Chad.

Suitability as pets: Hand-fed Senegals make very good pets. They are small enough to handle and can be accommodated in a medium sized parrot / parakeet cage. Not too noisy and will learn to talk and imitate sounds such as the creak of the garage door, the ping of the microwave, the ring of the telephone etc. Not with the accuracy of pitch and tone as would an African Grey, but quite entertaining. Mango, by pet Senegal, says "good morning" when uncovered, will watch me and ask "what ya doing". If he sees or hears me cooking he will ask "what ya cooking". They must be allowed time out of their cage to exercise and interact with the family. I have also found that these birds will/can attach themselves to one person in particular, but can also change their affection to someone else, if the mood takes them. I have two pet Senegal's and they are a delight. They love to ride my shoulders and investigate what ever I might be doing. They love riding in the car. I take them to the local store with me all the time.