Meyer's Parrot

The six subspecies are:

The Meyer's Parrot is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Meyer's Parrot (Poicephalus meyeri) is a small (about 21 cm), stocky African parrot. Meyer's parrots display a dull brown head, back and tail, green or blue-green abdomen, blue rump and yellow markings. Forshaw (1989) recognizes six subspecies of P. meyeri which vary in home range, size and in markings, including the extent of yellow markings on the head and wings and intensity of turquoise markings on the abdomen and rump. The name commemorates the German ornithologist Bernhard Meyer. More

Meyer's parrots are relatively common in the wild and, as such, are classified as Low Risk / Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. However, even though they are not considered globally threatened, their populations have dramatically decreased in South Africa and Zimbabwe, mostly due to habitat destruction and persecution owing to damage of crops. They are also heavily trapped for the pet trade, which contributes to their declining numbers. More

The Meyer's Parrot is a small bird that is very attractive and intelligent! Meyer's Parrot Contents * Scientific name: * Description: * Housing: * Care and feeding: * Availability: 'Draven' makes strong associations with household noises which he mimics (such as beeping like the microwave when you open the refrigerator door, or squeaking like the front door More

This lovely little Meyer's Parrot is a perfect small pet! Native to central and eastern Africa, it is quiet, but learns to mimic easily, does not require a large cage, and has a sweet personality. It has personality characteristics similar to those of Senegal Parrots but is perhaps a little milder. The Meyer's can be caged in a small cage suitable for cockatiel-sized birds. It should be fed a fresh diet that is as natural as possible. More

Meyer's parrots are native to the plateau woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa where they occur in several woodland types including miombo, savanna woodlands, wooded grasslands and forests bordering watercourses or agricultural land. They are found in high densities in the Okavango Delta region of Botswana. The Meyer's Parrot (Poicephalus meyeri) is a small (about 21 cm), stocky African parrot. Meyer's parrots display a dull brown head, back and tail, green or blue-green abdomen, blue rump and yellow thighs. Forshaw (1989) recognizes six subspecies of P. More

In my opinion, the Meyer's Parrot is the hands-down beauty contest-winner among African parrots. Meyer's are, indeed, little gems. Light has a way of playing across their brilliant turquoise feathers, making them glow like blue topaz. But, as in the case of the Brownheaded Parrot, the stunning, iridescent plumage of this bird has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. Photography just doesn't do them justice. More

In the wild the Meyer's parrot has been observed to eat nuts, berries, fruits, and seeds, though they are also known to eat cultivated grain when available. In their natural environment they live in small groups or pairs. Larger groups have been seen, but usually only in areas where food is plentiful. They are generally shy in their natural environment, and for this reason they are fairly difficult to observe. More

Meyer's parrots' beaks can become overgrown, so provide plenty of hard toys and wood for them to chew on. They also tend to gain excessive weight. Provide your Meyer's with a healthy diet consisting of pellets, fresh fruit, vegetables and greens. Expert Advice “Meyer’s parrots are very slightly smaller than the other Poichephalus and are sometimes confused with brown-headed parrots (also Poichephalus). More

Meyer's Parrot feeding on Sausage fruit image image Posted by Steve Boyes on 06/01 at 11:57 PM Comments (3) Comments • - May 22 2008 Cape Parrot in trouble by Steve Boyes I recently visited the home of the Cape Parrot and it got me thinking… My work on the Meyer’s Parrot in the Okavango Delta has made the Cape Parrot More

THE MEYER'S parrot offers many of the same good pet qualities as the cockatiel. The smallest member of the Poicephalus family of African parrots, which also includes the Senegal and the Jardine's parrot, the Meyer's wears conservative grayish-brown feathers on its back, head and upper breast. A light blue or green lower belly and yellow spots on the wings and crown give it a more colorful front. The six subspecies of Meyer's vary only slightly in size and coloring. More

The Meyer's Parrot Project has developed over the last four and a half years into an umbrella project designed to research and conserve all continental African parrots, including the Poicephalus parrots similar to the Meyer's, the Agapornis lovebirds, Rose-ringed Parakeet and Africa Grey Parrot. The Meyer's Parrot has the widest distribution of any Africa parrot, exceeding that of the Rose-ringed Parakeet and Red-faced Lovebird. More

This Meyer's Parrot is too cute. This makes a great gift for parrot lovers and parrot pet owners. This is our Birdorable version of the Meyer's Parrot, an adorable small parrot native to sub-Saharan Africa. More

Meyer's parrots are beautifully colored small parrots that have a reputation for having an affectionate, charming personality with little tendency to develop aggression. They are sometimes called a mellow, laid back Senegal. Senegal and Meyer's have many similarities; body language, vocal reproduction and at first glance they may appear to be the same bird, just in different colors. The Meyer's Parrot has a green belly and bright, turquoise rump. As they mature they generally get yellow markings on their heads, shoulders and thighs. More

The Meyer's parrot is found only in the northern half of southern Africa, where it is common in Zimbabwe and northern Botswana. It lives in various types of woodland, usually near water. It prefers to eat seeds and nuts, as well as fruit, flowers and, rarely, insects. It nests in tree cavities, sometimes made by woodpeckers and barbets, where it lays 2-4 eggs, which are incubated by the female for 29-31 days. More