Red-bellied Parrot
Poicephalus rufiventris
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The red-bellied parrot (Poicephalus rufiventris) is a small African parrot about 23 cm (9 in) long of the genus Poicephalus. The genus Poicephalus has the greatest quantity of species and is widely spread in Africa. It is a mostly greenish and grey parrot. Males have a bright orange belly and females have a greenish belly.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-bellied parrot
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
