Senegal Poicephalus

Most Senegal Poicephalus listed on BirdBreeders.com in the last twelve months were priced between $2,000 and $2,400, with a midpoint around $2,400. That is drawn from 81 real listings by breeders on this site over that period, not an estimate. Price varies with age, hand-feeding, DNA sexing and the breeder's location.

Senegal Poicephalus typically live 25-30 years in good conditions. That is a long commitment for any household, and worth planning for before buying rather than after.

Fairly quiet. Noise is the most common reason parrots are rehomed, so it is worth being honest with yourself about your home, your neighbours and the hours you keep before choosing a species.

Some speech. No individual bird can be promised to speak, whatever the species is known for, so buy for the company rather than the conversation.

An adult is roughly 9.0-10.0 in from head to tail, weighing around 120-170 g.

A minimum of 24in x 24in x 30in, and wider matters more than taller - birds fly across rather than up. Bar spacing should be 5/8 - 3/4 in. Treat any minimum as a floor rather than a target.

A pelleted base with fresh vegetables and few seeds - Senegals put on weight easily. One of the quieter parrots of its size, which makes it a rare realistic choice for a flat.

Fairly easy. Ask any breeder directly what they think of the match - a breeder who talks you out of a species is worth more than one who does not.

Low. It matters more than most people expect for anyone with asthma, and it is worth raising with a doctor before buying rather than afterwards.

West Africa. Birds offered here are captive bred.