quieter and smaller than most other companion parrots. Some Poicephalus parrot species are rare and not known in captivity. While some Poicephalus populations have come under pressure from habitat loss, others are affected by trapping for the pet trade. For example, while it is still listed as "least concern" on the IUCN Red List, the Senegal parrot is one of the species most frequently caught from the wild, with 735,775 birds recorded in international trade since 1981. References External links Cape Parrot FAQ Parrots of Africa