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Brown-headed Parrot
Afrikaans name: Bruinkoppapegaai
Brown-headed Parrot
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Poicephalus cryptoxanthus
The Brown-headed Parrot is an attractive bird. They are not always easy to see as they like sitting in the tops of trees and their bright green plumage blends in with the leaves.
Although they may be difficult to see at times, their squeaky call often gives away their presence, even when flying past at speed.
The Brown-headed Parrot is normally seen in small flocks.
They feed on nuts, seeds, fruit and berries.
The Brown-headed Parrot is found in the north-eastern regions of South Africa and is particularly common in Kruger National Park.
Roberts Birds Names by Edition
| Edition | Roberts nr | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 328 | Poicephalus cryptoxanthus cryptoxanthus |
| 2nd | 328 | Poicephalus cryptoxanthus |
| 3rd | 328 | Poicephalus cryptoxanthus |
| 4th | 328 | Poicephalus cryptoxanthus |
| 5th | 363 | Poicephalus cryptoxanthus |
| 6th | 363 | Poicephalus cryptoxanthus |
| 7th | 135 | Poicephalus cryptoxanthus |
| Edition | Roberts nr | English name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 328 | Brown-headed Parrot |
| 2nd | 328 | Brown-headed Parrot |
| 3rd | 328 | Brown-headed Parrot |
| 4th | 328 | Brown-headed Parrot |
| 5th | 363 | Brownheaded Parrot |
| 6th | 363 | Brownheaded Parrot |
| 7th | 135 | Brown-headed Parrot |
| Edition | Roberts nr | Afrikaans name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 328 | Groen-bosveld-papegaai |
| 2nd | 328 | Groen Bosveld-papegaai |
| 3rd | 328 | Bruinkop-papegaai |
| 4th | 328 | Bruinkop-papegaai |
| 5th | 363 | Bruinkoppapegaai |
| 6th | 363 | Bruinkoppapegaai |
| 7th | 135 | Bruinkoppapegaai |
References and further reading
Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 108The Doves, Parrots, Louries & Cuckoos of Southern Africa - Author: M.K. Rowan - Published: 1983 - Page: 176
The Birds of South Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Dr. Austin Roberts - Published: 1949 - Page: 134
Southern African Bird Names Explained - Author: Charles Clinning - Published: 1989 - Page: 112
Southern African Wildlife - Author: Reader s Digest - Published: 1989 - Page: 163
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 1993 - Page: 220
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 4th Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 2011 - Page: 230
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 6th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1993 - Page: 312
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 5th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1985 - Page: 317
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 4th Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1981 - Page: 235
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1975 - Page: 228
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 2nd edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1957 - Page: 176
Roberts Bird Guide - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 2007 - Page: 66
Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 7th Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 2000 - Page: 202
Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Reader s Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 410
Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 1984 - Page: 202
Ian Sinclair s Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair - Published: 1988 - Page: 156
Field Guide to the Birds of Kruger National Park - Author: Ian Sinclair and Ian Whyte - Published: 1991 - Page: 104
Collins Illustrated Checklist - Birds of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: Ber van Perlo - Published: 1999 - Page: 38
Birds of the Transvaal - Author: Tarboton, Kemp and Kemp - Published: 1987 - Page: 119
Birds of the Kruger and other National Parks - Volume 2 - Author: National Parks Board - Published: 1974 - Page: 8
Bird Atlas of Natal - Author: Digby Cyrus and Nigel Robson - Published: 1980 - Page: 137
Birds of Africa south of the Sahara - Author: Ian Sinclair and Peter Ryan - Published: 2003 - Page: 214
Birds of Southern Africa - Kruger National Park - Author: Kenneth Newman - Published: 1985 - Page: 98
A First Guide to South African Birds - 7th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1975 - Page: 106
Animals of the Kruger National Park - Author: G. de Graaff - Published: 1987 - Page: 81
A First Guide to South African Birds - 6th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1959 - Page: 106
A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: O.P.M. Prozesky - Published: 1983 - Page: 149
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