About the Rüppell's Parrot
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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Poicephalus rueppellii |
| Species Codes | ruepar1, RUPA, RÜPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rüppell's Parrot belong to?
The Rüppell's Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Rüppell's Parrot?
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 Rü...
Where can I report a Rüppell's Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Rüppell's Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruepar1, or on iNaturalist.
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