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Senegal Parrot  (Poicephalus senegalus)

Also Known As: Yellow-bellied Senegal Parrot (P.s. senegalus); Yellow-vented Senegal Parrot (P.s. mesotypus); Orange-breasted Senegal Parrot, Orange-bellied Senegal Parrot, Red-vented Senegal Parrot, Scarlet-bellied Senegal Parrot (P.s. versteri)

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Senegal Parrot. This bird’s stunning orange vest indicates it is the subspecies P. s. mesotypus normally found in Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad.

Credit: © Bowles/Erickson | http://www.amazornia.com

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Did You Know? The Senegal Parrot is one of the most heavily trapped wild birds in the world; since 1981, 735,775 birds have been recorded in international trade.

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