Parrot - Senegal
Price
$2,200
People love Senegal Parrots because they’re calm, intelligent, quietly funny, deeply bonding, and easy to live with — a “thinking bird” that fits beautifully into many homes.
Appearance & Physical Traits
Coloration:
Charcoal‑gray head and beak
Green back and throat
Yellow to orange belly forming a distinct V‑shaped “vest”
Behavior & Social Life
Calm & quiet temperament — Consistently described as quiet, calm, and easygoing, with mostly whistles and soft chattering rather than loud screeches. Apartment‑friendly.
Playful & comical — Hand‑fed Senegals are known for fun, entertaining antics and enjoy puzzle toys, shreddables, and foraging activities.
Affectionate but independent — They enjoy shoulder time, gentle interaction, and beak‑rubs, yet can entertain themselves for long periods with toys.
Intelligence & Personality
Senegal Parrots are high‑intelligence Poicephalus parrots — excellent problem‑solvers, highly exploratory, skilled with their beaks, and capable of learning tricks, tasks, and even limited tool‑use.
Lifespan & Care
Senegal Parrots typically live 20–30 years, with a documented maximum around 27 years, and rare anecdotal cases reaching 40–50 years.
Why People Love Them
Calm & quiet temperament — They’re notably quieter and calmer than many parrots, using mostly whistles and soft clucks rather than screeching. Apartment‑friendly.
Affectionate & fun-loving — Hand‑fed Senegals are described as comical, entertaining, and affectionate, often enjoying shoulder time and gentle interaction.