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Yellow-faced Parrot (Poicephalus flavifrons)
Also Known As: Yellow-fronted Parrot, Shoa Parrot
Wild Yellow-faced Parrot foraging.
Credit: © Oláh János
Status in the Wild
World Population:Not recorded, but common only in very specific locations.
Range:
P.f. flavifrons: Highlands of N Ethiopia, and areas around Addis Ababa in C Ethiopia.
P.f. aurantiiceps: Known only from Masango area and Gilo River, SW Ethiopia.
Habitat:
Found from 1800-3000m (5904-9840 ft) in Juniperus and Podocarpus forests. Also found in woodlands in cultivated plateau country and in gallery forest in Acacia savanna.
Threat Summary:
Considered a minor crop pest in some areas; main threat habitat loss.
IUCN Rating:
Least Concern
Wild Diet:
Probably consumes grain, seeds, fruits.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Generally found in pairs, small groups or flocks up to 20, often with Black-winged Lovebirds. Probably use same roosting trees each night.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Not available
More Info Sites:
http://www.upatsix.com/faq/poiceph.htm
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