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Birdsong field guide

Yellow-fronted Parrot

Poicephalus flavifrons

The Yellow-fronted Parrot is a stocky, green montane bird endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands, recognized by its vibrant yellow face and crown.

What it sounds like

A series of loud, piercing metallic screeches and rapid, high-pitched whistling notes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. He Wenjin/文进 · EthiopiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only species within the genus Poicephalus to feature yellow plumage localized specifically on the forehead and face.
The species is monotypic, though some taxonomists previously proposed a subspecies, aurantiiceps, for individuals with more orange tones.
Their diet is heavily dependent on the seeds and fruit of the African Juniper (Juniperus procera) and Podocarpus trees.
Nesting occurs in tree cavities, often located high above the ground in ancient, large-growth forest patches.
While generally common within its range, it is considered a restricted-range species due to its total reliance on Ethiopian highland ecosystems.

Habitat

Afromontane forests, juniper woodlands, and high-altitude riverine forests between 600 and 3,000 meters.

Range

Endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Brown-headed ParrotPoicephalus cryptoxanthus Brown-necked ParrotPoicephalus fuscicollis Cape ParrotPoicephalus robustus Meyer's ParrotPoicephalus meyeri Niam-Niam ParrotPoicephalus crassus Red-bellied ParrotPoicephalus rufiventris Red-fronted ParrotPoicephalus gulielmi Rüppell's ParrotPoicephalus rueppellii

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