Rüppell's Parrot
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    Rüppell's Parrot

    Poicephalus rueppellii

    Tropical Birds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0084 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    Rüppell's parrot or Rueppell's parrot, is a bird that is endemic to southwestern Africa from central Namibia to southwest Angola. It lives in savanna where there are trees or in dry woodland. It is more common near streams or rivers. The name commemorates the German naturalist and explorer Eduard Rüppell.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Rüppell's Parrot. Sightings recorded in 17 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southern Africa
    Daan Viljoen Game ParkCentral Namibia & Eastern Kalahari Fringe, Namibia
    Rare
    Nǀa’an ku sê Wildlife SanctuaryCentral Namibia & Eastern Kalahari Fringe, Namibia
    Rare
    Ovitoto ConservancyCentral Namibia & Eastern Kalahari Fringe, Namibia
    Rare
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