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Brown-headed Parrot

Brown-headed Parrot

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The Brown-headed Parrot is a medium-sized parrot native to southeastern Africa. It is predominantly green with a distinctive brown head and a yellow patch under its wings.
Where to spot
Coastal forests, woodlands, and savannas of southeastern Africa.
How to spot
Look for groups flying rapidly or feeding quietly in trees. Their brown head and green body provide good camouflage. Listen for their high-pitched, whistling calls.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight hours.
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File:Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) (6001313591).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) eating small fruit ... (31076271101).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) eating small fruit ... (33445931356).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Day 49 Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) (53315893156).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Day 49 Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) (53316140148).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Day 49 Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) (53316251024).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poicephalus cryptoxanthus -Kruger Park, South Africa-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poicephalus cryptoxanthus cryptoxanthus 249665418.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Poicephalus cryptoxanthus ssp. cryptoxanthus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This parrot often feeds on the fruits and seeds of various trees, including fig and acacia species, and plays a role in seed dispersal within its ecosystem.
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