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Brown Necked Poicephalus For Sale parrot, sometimes known in aviculture as the uncape parrot, is a large Poicephalus parrot species endemic to Africa consisting of the savanna-dwelling brown-necked parrot and grey-headed parrot subspecies. It formerly include the Cape parrot as a subspecies before the Cape parrot was re-classify as a distinct species.
Range:
They are mostly found in east Africa, in Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. Some occur in west Africa, along the border between Angola and Namibia, and they are also found in the eastern half of South Africa.
Size:
These medium-sized parrots are 33-35 cm long. Males are larger than females. Males weigh 300-400 g while females weigh 280-350 g.
Habitat:
They occur in a range of habitats including Podocarpus forests, riverine woodlands, savanna woodlands, mountain forests and lowland forests. The habitat preferences vary depending on the subspecies and part of their range.
Diet:
Adult brown-necked parrots are strictly frugivorous, foraging on the fruits of a range of African trees, mostly yellowwoods (Podocarpus) and their relatives.
Breeding:
They mostly breed in August-February. The nest is a pre-existing tree hole, often in a yellowwood tree. The female lays 2-5 eggs, which she incubates alone for 28-30 days. The chicks stay in the nest for 55-79 days, being fed seeds by both parents. Even after fledging, the young will remain dependent on their parents for up to 1 year.
Just weaned and ready for it’s forever home is a sweet baby African Cape Parrot. These species are a multi person family bird with the capability of being a great talker and can mimic sounds
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