Some feral parrots observed in the gardens and parks of Mohammedia, Morocco:
Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus):
A group of eight Senegal Parrots is frequently observed since mid-2011 in the gardens of Mohammedia. They probably escaped from captivity, but their numbers implies that they may breed locally. Will they manage to establish a breeding population or not?
Une troupe de huit Youyous du Sénégal (Perroquet youyou) est fréquemment observée depuis mi-2011 dans les jardins de Mohammedia. Ils se sont probablement échappés de captivité, mais leur nombre implique qu’ils se reproduisent peut-être. Parviendront-ils à établir une population reproductrice ou non?
Merci à Karim Laïdi pour l’information et Hakim Alioui pour la photo.
Rosy-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis)
What looks like a Rosy-faced Lovebird (Inséparable rosegorge) was photographed at Massaman beach, Mohammedia on 7 April 2015 by Belgian birder Ines Beert. Without a doubt escaped from captivity as in the case of other parrots observed in Morocco.
Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius)
A single Eastern Rosella (Perruche omnicolore) was photographed at a park in Mohammedia in July 2015 by Hakim Alioui. Thanks Karim Laïdi for the information.
