This site is about a Senegal Parrot I was chosen by in February 2005. This site features information and images about my bird and Senegal Parrots in general. Much of this information may be used for most parrots. I hope you find this site to be user friendly. At the bottom of each page will be links to travel around this site. Please enjoy your visit.
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Here's a photo of Pepper on his play gym, taken in late March 2006. This was taken, just after sunrise, in the direct rays of the sun. |
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The information on this site is based on the research I have completed and my personal experience with my parrot. I share information (many links are established) on the products I have found that have been successful for Pepper. Since each bird is an individual, I have not been as specific about products that I have not found as beneficial, though I've given a general description of them. Except for the commercial web sites I have linked to, all the images on the web site were photographed by me. There are variations visible in the colors of Pepper's feathers. All of these are natural, based on the effect of the light, and have not been modified or intensified. Images may have been cropped, sharpened, had their levels adjusted and all were resized for the Internet. The information provided is a compilation from my research and experience. No images or information were taken from any single source. If you use any images or specific information from this site, please give credit to this web site. Thank you.
Since keeping a bird should be fun, I've written this in a fun, non-scientific way that a middle school student can read. This information can be helpful to a more experienced reader too. Also, I've tried to assume nothing and written this to be beneficial to a first-time or experienced birder. I've included many photos to help with your understanding.
Pepper is a Senegal Parrot, who was bred locally. The Senegal Parrot's scientific name is Poicephalus senegalus. I was recently told by a Senegal Parrot Breeder that Pepper is a Blue-eyed Orange-belly Senegal Parrot, scientifically named Poicephalus senegalus mesotypus. Senegal Parrots originated in Africa. They are a smaller parrot, seven to nine inches from head to tail. Also, they are quieter than most parrots and are considered to be a good "apartment bird" that will not annoy the neighbors with their noise. Yes, Senegal Parrots can learn to speak, though they have what is described as a "doll-like" voice.
There are other Poicephalus parrots available as companion parrots. Three of the more common species are the Red-Bellied Parrot, Meyer's Parrot, and Jardine's Parrot. Also available, but much less common, are the Brown-Headed Parrot, Cape Parrot and Un-Cape Parrot.
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