[Psittacus erithacus]
Habitat: Forest edges, clearings, gallery forest, mangroves, and wooded savannah
Height: 12-14”
Weight: 14-17 oz
Wingspan: 18-20”
Incubation Period: 21-30 days
Number of Young: 2-3
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
– Famous for its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech
– Nest in tree cavities 30-100 ft above the ground
– Can form large roosts containing up to 10,000 individuals
– Pairs are monogamous (one partner for life)