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Identification

Poicephalus gulielmi (red-fronted parrot)

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Date Taken

July 16 2007

Location

Kakum National Park, Ghana

Caption

Red-fronted parrot (Poicephalus gulielmi).These birds were part of a flock of 30-40 that spent all morning flying around the vicinity of the canopy walk, and usually at least a few were feeding in this fruiting tree at any given time. The flock included several juveniles, which lack red on the forehead.

Contributors

(photographer; copyright holder; identification), Michigan State University

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