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When to see Brown headed Parrot in Kruger National Park
Brown headed Parrot are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Brown headed Parrot's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Brown headed Parrot in Kruger National Park: best roads
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S21 N'watimhiri Road, S110 Matjulu Loop and H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road run through mixed bushveld: good country for Brown headed Parrot.
- S21 N'watimhiri Road27.3 km · mixed bushveld
- S110 Matjulu Loop24.4 km · mixed bushveld
- H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road22.2 km · mixed bushveld
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About the Brown headed Parrot
The brown-headed parrot is a small African parrot associated mainly with coastal and lowland woodland, savanna and forest habitats. It has a green body, a distinctive brown head and a relatively short tail. It feeds primarily on seeds, fruit, flowers, buds and other plant material and may also take small amounts of animal food. It is usually encountered in pairs or small groups and spends much of its time moving through the canopy in search of food.
How to identify the Brown headed Parrot
Small, stocky parrot with a brown head, green body and distinctive yellow colouring on the lower breast and belly. The wings are green with darker flight feathers and the bill is dark grey.
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