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Rüppell's Parrot

About Rüppell's Parrot

The Rüppell's Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) is a bird which lives in Savannah where there are tress or in dry woodland. It is more common near streams and rivers. These birds are sexually dimorphic.

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Habitat

South-western Africa

Primary Diet

Buds, shoots, nectar, flowers, seeds, pods, fruit

Life span - wild

35 years

Life span - captivity

35 to 40 years

Conservation status

Least concern

Pet potential

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