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Ruppell's Parrot  (Poicephalus rueppelli)

Also Known As: Brown Parrot, Damara Parrot
 
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Ruppell’s Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) perched on pine branch

Credit: © Jonker/Innemee Araproject | http://www.araproject.nl
 
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Did You Know?
Even though the Ruppell's numbers are at only around 9000 it is not reported as at risk.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Around 9000

Range: Found in SW Africa - Angola and SW Namibia.

Habitat:
Found in woodlands along dried riverbeds, dry woodlands, dry steppe and thornveld, areas with tall trees. Up to 1250m (4100 ft).

Threat Summary:
Heavy trapping in wild bird trade, restricted range.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Eats various parts of plants - buds, shoots, nectar, flowers, seeds, pods, fruit; melon, insect larvae.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Generally stays near water, in small flocks up to 20 birds; in greater numbers where food plentiful. Breeding may be more linked to rainfall than season.

Clutch and Egg Size:
3 to 5 rounded eggs, 27.0 x 24.0mm (1 x 0.9 in).

Breeding Season:
February-May although juvenile birds reported seen in September.

Project Status (WPT):
http://www.silvio-co.com/cps/articles/1997/1997low2.htm

More Info Sites:
http://www.wingscc.com/aps/ruppells.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%BCppell%27s_Parrot