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  Senegal Parrot - Poicephalus senegalus
It is generally considered that wild Senegal parrots do not make good pets as they have troubles adapting to the new surroundings and are difficult to tame, but that is not the case with the hand bred birds and as such are preferred choice for many bird owners.
Senegal parrot's feathers are short and broad, their back is gray, their head is charcoal gray, while their underpants are yellow and backs green.
Female Senegal parrots can mature as early as 12 months old, however the general age accepted is 2 years, while males take a bit longer and are not sexually mature until 3 years of age.
www.senegalparrot.info   (571 words)

  
  Parrot Island--Articles
Senegal parrots average about 9" in length and the birds I have raised and worked with have attained a typical adult weight ranging from 130 grams up to 170 grams.
Senegal Parrots are one of the few members of the parrot family that non-parrot enthusiasts would consider cute when they are featherless chicks.
Senegals seem to quickly accept the idea that it is OK for us to be in the room with them but be doing something else either in their cage or out on a gym while they play and occupy themselves.
www.parrotislandinc.com /articles/asenegals.htm   (2945 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) is a parrot which is a resident breeder in west Africa.
Senegal Parrots live an average of approximately 25-30 years in the wild, but have been known to live for 50 years in captivity.
The Senegal Parrot has recently begun to be bred in captivity and is the most popular Poicephalus parrot in aviculture, with the Meyers Parrot being the second most popular.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Senegal_Parrot   (577 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot
And unlike an African Grey Parrot, the Senegal Parrot is not nearly as prone to behavior problems like feather plucking and has such a small voice that screaming is not nearly the problem it is in other birds.
Senegal Parrots are excellent at mimicking sounds, and my own now speaks over 20 words quite clearly.
The Parrot Senegal loves to spend time with humans, and whenever you can schedule training or play time with them it is important to make your time together valuable.
www.birdtricks.com /senegal-parrot.html   (501 words)

  
 Choosing a Senegal Parrot - PetPlace.com
Senegals are colorful parrots with a gray head, bright green upper parts, bright yellow/orange abdomen and breast, and green lower neck with a v shaped green patch extending down the chest.
Senegals will use a vertical 10 inch by 10 inch by 12 inch nest box or an L shaped nest box and do well in a cage at least 4 feet by 4 feet by 4 feet or 3 feet by 3 feet by 6 feet.
Senegal parrots can be very difficult to hand rear from the egg and ideally should be fed by the parents for 1 to 2 weeks.
www.petplace.com /birds/choosing-a-senegal-parrot/page1.aspx   (930 words)

  
 Birds » Parrots » Senegal Parrot Main Page
Senegal Parrots are generally one-person birds, and are usually very affectionate and love to cuddle.
Senegal Parrots are highly intelligent and, although some individuals may be a bit more excitable than others, most are quite calm.
The distribution of P.s.s is: Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea, P.s.m is: eastern and north east Nigeria, northern Cameroon and southwest Chad, and P.s.v is Ivory Coast and Ghana east to Western Nigeria.
www.centralpets.com /animals/birds/parrots/prt5852.html   (756 words)

  
 Senegal Cages - Premier cages offer Parrot cages and bird cages
The Senegal Parrots have recently begun to be bread in captivity, and are the most popular Poicephalus parrot, with the Meyers Parrot being the second most popular.
Senegal Parrots make excellent pets, and, as with all Poicephalus parrots, are curious, fun-loving animals that are very "mellow" compared with many other parrots.
Senegal Parrots are known for their aggression towards other animals.
www.premiercages.co.uk /senegal-cages.html   (234 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot
Senegals are good apartment birds due to their quiet nature.
Senegals are part of the African group of parrots known as Poicephalus Parrots.
Due to their head strong tendencies, it is in the best interest of the parrot owner to establish boundaries early in the birds life and be consistent in maintaining them.
www.afewgoodbirds.com /senegalpage.html   (407 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot... Get Facts, See Pictures and Read Senegal Parrot Stories
The Senegal Parrot will easily become a one-person bird if they are not held and played with on a regular basis by more than one person.
If your parrot has not used a water bottle before, you will need to provide both a water bottle and a dish until you see that they are drinking from the bottle.
If your Senegal Parrot is going to be home alone all day, it will need enough room for a variety of toys and room to swing and play between them.
www.parrot-and-conure-world.com /senegal-parrot.html   (1014 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot - BirdBoard.Com
Senegals are a member of the Poicephalus family, which includes Meyers Parrots, Red-bellied Parrots, Brown Headed Parrots, Cape Parrots, Jardine's Parrots, Niam-Niam Parrots, Ruppell's Parrot, and the Yellow Faced Parrot.
Senegals are great mimics and are very likely to imitate the ring of the phone, the beep of the microwave, or the sounds of video games.
Senegals have a reputation of being phobic, but this can be avoided by properly socializing the young bird.
www.birdboard.com /forum/showthread.php?p=289978#post289978   (969 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot Parrots - breeding - pet - talking
Some people find that the little Senegal is one of the very few pet birds they ever could be truly comfortable with; while others may find them difficult to handle - although small they have the attitude of a much larger parrot.
Senegals come from the north central part of Africa, they were heavily imported into the US and Europe until their importation became illegal in 1992.
Senegals that are hand-reared by professional breeders are much gentler and sweeter in temperament than their wild forebearers.
www.p-pp.tv /articles/senegal   (423 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot - Judy Leach's Parrots -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Senegal Parrot is one of the smaller of the African parrots.
As are most of the African parrots, the Senegal is not a noisy type of parrot.
For this reason, it is a very good choice for people that live in apartment buildings or any other type of residence that includes multiple dwellings where noise might be a problem.
www.petparrot.com /Senegal.htm   (185 words)

  
 The Senegal Parrot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Senegal Parrot is probably the best known member of the entire Poicephalus family.
Senegals that are given daily attention and interaction tend to be undemanding.
I recommend the Senegal Parrot to anyone looking for "big bird" behavior and talking ability in a quieter, easier to care for package.
aviary.upatsix.com /ooa2/senegal.html   (342 words)

  
 Senegal FAQ Page
A - The average lifespan of Senegal Parrots is between 20 and 30 years, though there are parrots from this specie that can live much longer with proper care.
Many members of this list keep their Senegal's in cages that are at least 22-inches wide with a variety of perches varying in circumference and material.
Senegal Parrots that live with other birds often learn to mimic other birds.
www.wingscentral.org /aps/senegal_FAQ.aspx   (1108 words)

  
 Parrot breeder of African Greys, Meyer's and Senegal parrots. Hand fed baby parrots
Parrot breeder of African Greys, Meyer's and Senegal parrots.
The African Grey Parrot has been called "the perfect mix of brains and beauty" (Bird Talk, Aug. 92) and the "cadillac of parrots" (Bird Talk Sept. 93).
Senegals adore their person and demand the same in return.
www.4parrots.com /parrots_we_breed.htm   (622 words)

  
 Senegal Parrots, senegal parrot
The Senegal parrot is a green bird with a grey head, sports different colored under parts and belly and has piercingly bright yellow iris.
In its natural habitat, the Senegal parrot lives in moist woodland and on the edges of the savannah.
The Senegal parrot learns to talk and imitate sounds such as the creak of the garage door and the ring of the telephone.
www.pet-parrots.com /Parrots/senegal-parrots.html   (305 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot, Poicephalus senegalis
Senegals are much quieter birds than many of the smaller, more colorful and popular parrots like the conures in the Aratinga genus.
Senegal Parrots are probably the most popular of the Poicephalus parrots which includes Meyer's, Red-bellied, and Jardine's parrots.
In the wild the Senegal parrots eat seeds, nuts, berries and fruit.
animal-world.com /encyclo/birds/poicephalus/senegal.php   (1872 words)

  
 Maxwell the Senegal Parrot
As evil and wicked as this Poicephalus parrot might sound, he is a doll to me. He will lie on his back in my hand for as long as I want him to.
Guide to the Senegal Parrot and Its Family by Mattie Sue Athan
Or The Complete Guide to Senegal Parrots by Pamela Hutchinson.
www.parrotparrot.com /otherparrots/senegal.htm   (694 words)

  
 Senegal Parrots
The Senegal can talk and mimic sounds like an african grey they are about 10" they have a shorter tail then a sun conure wich is normal for african species.
The one bad thing about the senegal is some birds can become moody and bite when they are going to be put back into their cage.
Senegals are often known to bond to one single person but if they are handled regularly by the whole family then this shouldn't be a problem.
uk.msnusers.com /SenegalParrots/thesenegalparrot.msnw   (408 words)

  
 CNC Aviary - African Parrots   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Senegal is nice bird that can talk and imitate sounds.
The Senegal is becoming a popular pet and is the most commonly found Poicephalus.
There body is about the same as a Sun or Quaker but they have a shorter tail which is common with most african species.
www.parrotpages.com /cncaviary/african.htm   (141 words)

  
 Parrots Senegals Amazons Lovebirds at Parrot Parrot
Parrot-Parrot is a site dedicated to the smaller parrots such as lovebirds (Agapornis species) and budgies (parakeets), but it is also an excellent resource for information on ALL birds and parrots, with pages dedicated to our favorite amazon parrot (Inca, the Amazon Queen) and that devilishly handsome Senegal parrot, Maxwell.
We give you the best books on lovebirds, amazons, budgies, and other parrots, as well as on bird behavior and avian nutrition (books on growing wheatgrass and sprouting are excellent resources), and don't miss our special section that carries technical avian veterinarian texts.
Although many people think a small parrot such as a lovebird or budgie is "easier" they still require quite a bit of time and care compared with cats or dogs.
www.parrotparrot.com   (769 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Guide to the Senegal Parrot and Its Family: Books: Mattie Sue Athan,Dianalee Deter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Anyone contemplating purchasing a Senegal parrot or related bird such as Meyer's parrot, Red-bellied parrot, Brown-headed parrot, or Jardine's or Cape parrot might want to consult books written by the experts including this guide.
Athan and Deter stress that when a parrot bites he does so initially because he is hurt or frightened.
Parrots are a lot of work and not for the timid.
www.amazon.com /Guide-Senegal-Parrot-Its-Family/dp/0764103326   (1476 words)

  
 My Senegal Parrot
The Senegal Parrot is the most popular bird kept of the Poicephalus parrots.
There are three different varieties of Senegals, each one having a different belly color of either red, orange or yellow.
Although they are know to originate in Senegal, they are also found in Southern Mauritania, southern Mali to Guinea, the Island of Los, the Ivory Coast, Ghana east to western Nigeria, Eastern and North-eastern Nigeria, northern Cameroon into south-western Chad.
www.standardpoodlesusa.com /senegal-parrot.html   (406 words)

  
 S52  Senegal Parrot  Rainbow Senegal Parrots Senegals
Senegal's are often fond of hanging upside down and swinging wildly in a "crazy Amazon" fashion.
They can become gifted talkers with cute little parrot voices they love to use, and they seem to love whistling good tunes or creating their own songs using combinations of household noises.
Some Senegal's can become fiercely loyal and deeply attached to one particular member of the household and they can have some of the same complex emotional reactions that Greys are famous for.
www.petmousepads.com /birds/S52SenegalParrotRainbow1.htm   (409 words)

  
 SENEGAL PARROT SCREENSAVER - Senegal Parrots Screen Saver of Senegals
Senegal Parrots may be small in size, but they hold the same superior attitudes their African Grey cousins can, and they always look well dressed with a colorful chest full of pretty feathers.
celebrates pet Senegals with some of our very best studio images of these little charmers in a very easy to use screensaver sure to bring a smile to any Senegal lovers face as it displays 22 different high-resolution images of adorable Seengal Parrots on your computer desktop at home or work...
The pictures on our screensavers are all very high quality professional bird portraits, most done in a studio setting, and photographed to showcase the brilliant colors and charming personality of each bird as captured on film by a leading avian photographer.
www.petmousepads.com /birds/tsp.htm   (366 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot
Senegals are one of our most popular slightly larger birds, and for many good reasons!
Interesting Facts: Although these birds are relatively small parrots, they seem to be unaware of their size.
They have been known to attack much larger birds and chase other household pets such as dogs and cats.
www.birdieboutique.com /senegalparrot.html   (127 words)

  
 SENEGAL Parrot
It is generally recognized that there are 3 subspecies of Senegal Parrot.
The APS Sponsored Senegal List members have a 'Hatchday' Calendar to keep track of celebration days for Listbirds.
It's at: http://209.196.168.225/hatchday.htm Any member of the Senegal list is welcome to add any of their birds, Senegal or Honorary Senegal, to the Calendar!
www.wingscc.com /aps/senegal.htm   (94 words)

  
 Parrot care, purchasing parrots as well as parrot diseases and senegal parrot pictures and leadbeaters cockatoo ...
Parrot care, purchasing parrots as well as parrot diseases and senegal parrot pictures and leadbeaters cockatoo pictures.
With these parrot pages, we hope to provide you the information needed to be able to adequately meet your parrot's needs and thus keeping your parrot (and yourself!) happy and healthy.
I recently started to keep up a parrot diary with photos just to give people an insight in my parrots’ and their family’s whereabouts.
www.fluffies.org /mainmidden.htm   (618 words)

  
 SENEGAL parrot!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Senegal parrot, poicephalus senegalus, senegalparrot, or poicephalus parrot.
These senegal parrot pages contain senegal parrot pictures.
Also senegal parrot care senegal parrot cage, senegal parrot diseases.
www.fluffies.org /iago.htm   (84 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot
Senegals should be fed a diet that contains a lot of fresh foods.
These just-feathered Senegals are almost ready to go to a weaning cage.
Senegal Parrots can be housed in relatively small cages.
www.avesint.com /sen.html   (238 words)

  
 Senegal Parrot
A senegal parrot picture and pictures of other pets may be found on the web.
These birds are split up into 3 sub species, which can be easily identified by the color of their bellies.
It is a green bird with a gray head and sports different colored under parts, belly or sometimes known as the vest and has piercingly bright yellow iris.
www.gotbirdsonline.com /senegal-parrot/senegal-parrot.shtml   (142 words)

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