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Niam-Niam Parrot

Niam-Niam Parrot

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The Niam-Niam Parrot is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot with a greyish-brown head, native to central Africa. It is distinguished by its short tail and stocky build.
Where to spot
Moist lowland and montane forests of Central Africa.
How to spot
Scan the canopy for its stocky silhouette. Listen for its characteristic loud, metallic calls, often given in flight.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight hours.
This parrot is highly arboreal, rarely descending to the ground, and forages primarily in the forest canopy, making it a true tree-dweller.
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