Where to see
Where to see the Rüppell's Parrot in South Africa
The Rüppell's parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) or Rueppell's parrot is a bird that is endemic in southwestern Africa from central Namibia to southwest Angola.
Poicephalus rueppellii · Least Concern
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When and where to find the Rüppell's Parrot
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Poicephalus rueppellii
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Rüppell's Parrot on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Rüppell's Parrot?
The Rüppell's Parrot is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the conservation status of the Rüppell's Parrot?
The Rüppell's Parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Rüppell's Parrot?
The Rüppell's parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) or Rueppell's parrot is a bird that is endemic in 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 stay for a chance to see the Rüppell's Parrot
Every stay on the Rüppell's Parrot page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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