Poicephalus fuscicollis
The Brown-necked Parrot, *Poicephalus fuscicollis*, is a medium-sized African parrot characterized by its generally dark, olive-brown plumage. Measuring approximately 32-35 cm (12.5-13.8 inches) in length and weighing between 280-400 grams, it exhibits a distinctively dark, almost blackish-brown head and neck, contrasting with its stout, dark grey to blackish bill. A key field mark distinguishing subspecies is the presence or absence of a bright yellow patch on the bend of the wing and underw...
Found in a variety of moist woodland habitats, including riverine forests, savanna woodlands, and forest edges, typically at low to mid-elevations.
Primarily frugivorous and granivorous, feeding on a wide array of seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, and occasionally leaf buds, foraged directly from the tree canopy.
Brown-necked Parrots are diurnal, often observed in pairs or small family groups, though they can form larger flocks at communal roosts or abundant feeding sites outside the breeding season. They are typically arboreal, moving deliberately through the canopy while foraging, often remaining quiet ...
The Brown-necked Parrot, *Poicephalus fuscicollis*, is a resident species with a disjunct distribution across sub-Saharan Africa, encompassing two main subspecies ranges. The nominate subspecies, *P. f. fuscicollis*, occurs in West Africa, from Senegal and Gambia eastward through Guinea-Bissau, G...
Least Concern
- The Brown-necked Parrot was once considered the same species as the Cape Parrot, *Poicephalus robustus*, but is now recognized as distinct. - Unlike many flashier parrots, its generally muted plumage provides excellent camouflage within the dense forest canopy. - The subspecies *P. f. fuscicoll...