Picasso the Senegalese parrot, a colorful companion of beauty and charm

Senegalese parrots are popular birds found in western Africa, living in open woodlands and savannas. They are small, lively, and have distinctive green and yellow plumage. Due to their popularity as pets, the trade of wild-caught Senegalese parrots is illegal.

What characteristics make Senegalese parrots popular as pets?

Why has the trade of wild caught Senegalese parrots become illegal?