According to parrot experts, the Senegal parrot one of the best-known members of the entire Poicephalus family for having compact and cuddly physical traits and a very playful attitude. Frequently seen in pet shops around the United States and Europe, Senegal parrots originated from the north central part of Africa.
Unlike other parrot species, parrots posses an entirely different nature which are extremely playful, gentle and sweet in temperament that is perfect for its charming personality, cleverness, clear speech, and manageable behavior. They are also quieter but are good talkers if taught and trained properly. Since they possess much tamer nature, are known to be less demanding especially if they are given daily attention and interaction.
SENEGAL PARROT 101
Senegal parrots are the most commonly kept Poicephalus birds there are. Identified for being a green bird with a gray head, Senegal parrots are famous for sporting different colored under parts, either its belly or vest with a bright yellow iris.
Senegal parrots can be divided into three sub-species that can easily be characterized by the color of their bellies as well as by their following names that include Poicephalus senegalus senegalus hailing from Southern Mauritania, southern Mali to Guinea and from the Island of Los, these are known as the nominate race and has a yellow belly; Poicephalus senegalus versteri originates from the Ivory Coast and Ghana east to western Nigeria and has red belly; and Poicephalus senegalus mesotypus coming from Eastern and North- eastern Nigeria, northern Cameroon into south-western Chad and has an orange belly.
These parrots live in moist woodlands and on the edges of the grasslands. They primarily feed on seeds, fruits, and grains particularly the seed of locust beans and newly formed buds of a various trees.
A Senegal parrot’s diet should consist of a good quality seed mixture of nuts, seeds, lean meat, biscuits, fruits, and vegetables-either raw or cooked. Vitamin and mineral supplements are also given to meet the nutritional need of the parrot.
Hand reared Senegal parrots are the most suitable pets because they are small enough to handle and can be placed in a medium sized parrot cage. These should be kept in cages or aviaries where they can eat and sleep. Preferably, Senegal parrots should be housed in relatively small cages manufactured for “small birds” and should be provided with lots of toys, T-stands and swings.
Senegal parrots are not as great talkers like the African Grey parrots but have the ability to learn a vocabulary depending on the owner’s patience to teach. Senegals can be bought from $149 to $500.
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18 Responses
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ThePimentanativa Says:
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katrinaburgoyne Says:
Awesome work Williamsshamir
Great video.
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PokeMann61 Says:
dude, you own! this looks identical to a photograph
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Ocean Girl! Says:
My Senegals were very personable, funny little birds. They like a lot of attention and will become aggressive if left without human contact. My male became aggressive once he hit sexual maturity (about age 4, and can be true with any bird) and still bites. Sadly, I was his choice victim and yet it was obvious that he loved me and wanted to be with me.
Both the male and female did their daily gymnastics hanging upside down and dancing. They have huge personalities in little bodies. The have a limited vocabulary but can communicate well without words. While the ability to talk has never been important to me, ours were learning to count –1,2,3 — but I'd say 1 and 2 and they would chime in with a loud 3. They particularly like words with r's in them. When it was time to go to bed they would yell "ready".
Because of a move out of state, my two Senegals live with a friend back home and may or may not come back to us (it depends on how adjusted they are to their new home) when we return. However, even despite the bites, I'd welcome the opportunity to have them back or, I would entertain the possibility of having another Senegal. They are great little birds.
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annie Says:
first and foremost.. everyone that owns a bird should have quick stop. this is for bleeding and is a powder that u can get a pinch of and the put on a bleed.
get a towel. wrap the bird in the towel so that u can get to his feet without his head being exposed. then u may lay the bird, feet up, in your lap and take your time. take each nail and cut the tip off with nail clippers or pedipaw drill. don't cut short as this will bleed,, just a little is enough.
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Becca B Says:
["do NOT get african grey or cockatoo or mccaw, they are too large, expensive, and have too many emotional problems. unless you do *everything* right and have lots of free time on yoru hands, they will end up feather-plucking like this"]……..what an interesting answer Mockingbird gave you!!
Senegals are wonderful birds. They can learn to talk, although some do not. The average price for a Senegal is between $200 and $400. That is just the beginning though. You will need a large cage, LOTS of toys, good food, and regular vet visits.
I can't say whether they are "better" than African Greys. All birds have their own wonderful traits. I personally have 3 large Macaws at this time and wouldn't trade anything for them. Birds are very demanding of your time and affection, but they give affection back in many ways. I like to describe my birds to people who don't understand the whole "bird thing" as like having perpetual 3 year olds. They are funny, charming (when they want to be), loving, bull-headed, demanding, messy, noisy……..I could probably go through the dictionary and list every word that I find…….
Do your research and visit some breeders and bird stores (I agree that you shouldn't go to PetCo or Pet Smart) and see different kinds of birds.
You will know when you have the right one………the bird will choose you!!
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11Alyt Says:
awesome stuff man,….ama practice hard to get to yo level!
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lucresheaallen Says:
Are you sure they are male and female?
Do you know you must by law band the babies?
Do you have a big enough cage to house them?
Do you know how to hand feed the babies?
Do you have a brooder?
These are all the things that you have to think of before putting a pair together!!
Email me if you need help!
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leishareed83 Says:
My advice to you is to give him lots time! I use the suck up method to make friends with him by giving him foods. (Like grapes, apples pieces or cereal.) I use this on all my abused cases. They reason I use food is that it creates a bond quickly. But it isn't to say that he won't take a chunk out of your finger. But sennies are smart and will quickly discover that you aren't out to hurt him. The product Netkron-Bio is a great help also. It is a product for feather growth. I use it on my feather pluckers. You put a small hole in the silver cap and shake it on him food lightly like a salt shaker.
I hope this helps you out a bit. Good luck! If you need any additional help I would be happy to try and help you out. -
hi!!! Says:
If it is a young bird, the fluffing up with the open beak is baby bird behaviour.
She is asking you to feed her like a baby.
If she is feeding herself, she will just grow out of this.She may be sitting in the food as ot is comfortable.
Maybe the perch is too big or too small to be comfortable.
Does she have a variety of sizes of perches?She may not be responding to IP because she doesn't understand.
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Soreanol Says:
HOLY CRAP! Comparing this to the original picture, they’re identical!
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WilliamsShamir Says:
i use photoshop
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coolboiz713 Says:
awesome, keep up the good work!
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Lisa S Says:
DNA is the most reliable way. Everything else requires knowing which bit of this bird is how much bigger than a bit on another bird and every bird is different so it might be a male or maybe a butch female. I can never tell. I tested my bird about 3 years ago for $45.
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gatitahimeko Says:
A-W-E-S-O-M-E your works is very awesome! cool!!!! very good
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owner of a green budgie Says:
It's just the stare.
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Becca Says:
Senegals are wonderful birds. They can be very sociable if worked with. I have a 'second hand senegal' The only thing that bothers me about your situation is if your friend comes to visit while you have the bird. The bird will get confused as to who it's owner is. If you can solve that one I would say take the bird. Sennies are great.Treat him like you would any other bird. Give him some attention everyday. Teach him tricks and to play by himself. Sennies love to please . A little praise goes a long way.
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MrWillewalo Says:
wich program he is for doing this ? beside a tablet ofc