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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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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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Status in the Wild
World Population:Not recorded
Range: Somalia and S and E Ethiopia south to NE Tanzania.
Habitat:
Found between 800-2000m (2624-6560 ft) in semi-arid vegetation including dry bush areas and Acacia-Commiphora steppe woodlands. Avoids dense foliage.
Threat Summary:
No threats at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on Ficus figs, seeds, fruits and maize.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Seen in pairs or family groups of 3-4 birds. Drinks frequently and often found near water sources. Nesting sometimes loosely in colonies, with pairs 100-200m (328-656 ft) apart.
Clutch and Egg Size:
3 rounded eggs, 27.0 x 23.0mm (1 x 0.9 in).
Breeding Season:
March-October, Tanzania; start in May, Ethiopia.
Links to Other Project(s):
http://jvi.asm.org/cgi/reprint/78/17/9277.pdf
http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1647%2F2004-017
More Info Sites:
http://www.silvio-co.com/cps/articles/1997/1997low2.htm
http://www.wingscc.com/aps/redbell.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-bellied_Parrot
http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/red-bellied.parrot.html
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