How difficult is it to keep Ruppell's Parrot?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the lifespan of Ruppell's Parrot?

The average lifespan of Ruppell's Parrot is 25-35 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Ruppell's Parrot get?

Ruppell's Parrot typically reaches 22-25cm (105-156g) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Ruppell's Parrot?

Ruppell's Parrot feeds on: Mixed seed, nuts, fruit, greens, vegetables and pellets. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Ruppell's Parrot?

The price of Ruppell's Parrot varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Ruppell's Parrot

Intermediate

Poicephalus rueppellii

A small parrot 22-25 cm long, greyish-brown with yellow at the bend of the wing and on the thighs. Adult females have a blue lower back and rump that males lose on maturing, so the sexes can be told apart. It is endemic to the Namibia region.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

25-35 years

Size

22-25cm (105-156g)

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Mixed seed, nuts, fruit, greens, vegetables and pellets

About

Ruppell's parrot (Poicephalus rueppellii) is endemic to southwestern Africa from central Namibia to southwest Angola. Both adult males and females have yellow feathers on the leading edge of the wings and covering the upper legs, though in immature birds the yellow is dull or missing. The species is sexually dimorphic: adult females have blue feathers on the lower back and rump, while males lose that blue colouring as they mature - unusual among Poicephalus parrots, which are generally hard to sex by sight. It lives in well-developed dry acacia woodland along watercourses, and also in dry Euphorbia forest, Brachystegia woodland, Adansonia-dominated thornveld and montane Commiphora and acacia formations where it extends upslope, generally little above 1,500 m. In captivity a walk-in aviary 2.1 m long, or an indoor cage at least 1.8 m long, is recommended. Clutches are of three to five eggs with fledging at about nine weeks, and the species is rare in the trade.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Ruppell's Parrot

The Ruppell's Parrot lives 25-35 years.

Size of the Ruppell's Parrot

The Ruppell's Parrot grows to 22-25cm (105-156g).

It is 22-25 cm long and weighs 105-156 g depending on the source.

Basic Info

Origin

Southwestern Africa, from central Namibia to southwest Angola

Lifespan

25-35 years

Size

22-25cm (105-156g)

Care Specifications

PeacefulPair

Sources: World Parrot Trust Parrot Encyclopedia / Wikipedia - R%C3%BCppell's_parrot

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Poicephalus rueppellii (G. R. Gray, 1849)

Synonyms: Pionias rueppellii

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix IIIUCN LC · Least Concern

Poicephalus rueppellii. The order Psittaciformes is listed in CITES Appendix II except for species placed in Appendix I, so this species is Appendix II and international trade requires an export permit.

Sources: CITES Appendices (Appendix II) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.