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Red-bellied Parrot  (Poicephalus rufiventris)

Also Known As: Orange-bellied Parrot, African Orange-bellied Parrot, Red-breasted Parrot, Abyssinian Parrot

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Pair of Red-bellied Parrots

Credit: © Bonnie Jay | http://www.estarbird.com

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Did You Know? The male of this species has a bright orange/red belly, whereas the female's abdomen is the same brown/grey colouration as the head. This is the reverse of the Ruppell's parrot, another African species, where the female is the more brightly coloured.

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