Meyer's Parrot
NameMeyer's Parrot
Common NameMeyer's Parrot
Scientific NamePoicephalus meyeri
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)115
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are dull brown, often with a variable yellow patch on the crown. The lower back, rump, and upper tail coverts are blue-green. The breast and belly are green, sometimes with a bluish wash. Bright yellow patches are prominent on the bend of the wing and underwing coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a range of high-pitched screeches, whistles, and chattering calls, often emitted during flight or when alarmed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Chad and Sudan south to Angola and northern South Africa, inhabiting woodlands and savannas.
Identifying Featuresbrown head, yellow crown patch, green body plumage, yellow patches on wing bend, blue-green rump
Description
A medium-sized parrot characterized by its dull brown head, green body, and distinctive yellow markings on the crown and wings. These active birds are typically found foraging for seeds and fruits in the woodlands and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa.
