| This is a medium to noisy parrot. He is
often lively when unobserved. The older Senegal remains reserved;
sometimes even panic-stricken. However, young birds will soon
become confiding. Provide a regular supply of wood as Senegal’s
enjoy chewing decaying wood and rotten root-stems. They are
hardy when acclimated and generally tolerant of other birds.
The general plumage is green. The head is grey to dark grey.
The ear-coverts have slight silvery tinge. The lower breast
and abdomen are yellow to orange-yellow. The under wing- and
under tail-coverts are bright yellow, tail brownish-green.
The periophthalmic ring is black. The bill is black, iris
yellow and feet dark-grey.
They are medium-noisy parrots. They are lively when unobserved.
Older imported birds always remain somewhat reserved. Sometimes
panic-stricken behavior when approached by keeper; young birds
soon confiding; provide regular supply of wood. They enjoy
chewing decaying wood and rotten root-stems. They are generally
tolerant of other birds.
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