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Niam-niam Parrot (Poicephalus crassus)
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Did You Know?
In the wild a good way to identify Poicephalus species is to observe its flight - the wingbeats meet underneath the body, unlike other parrots.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Not recorded
Range: WC Africa from S Chad and possibly E Cameroon, east to N Democratic Republic of Congo and SW Sudan.
Habitat:
Found up to 1000m (3280 ft) in wooded savanna country, forest savanna mosaic, moist savannas and Syzygium-Adina riparian woodland in savanna.
Threat Summary:
None at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Probably includes a variety of seeds; also millet and grain.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Resident with local movements to and from feeding areas. Seen in pairs or small groups. Wary and difficult to approach.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Possibly August-September.
More Info Sites:
http://www.silvio-co.com/cps/articles/1997/1997low2.htm
http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/niam-niam.parrot.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niam-niam_Parrot
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