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A photo of a Meyer's Parrot (Poicephalus meyeri)
Meyer's Parrot

Meyer's Parrot

Poicephalus meyeri

The Meyer's parrot, also known as the brown parrot, is a charming avian native to Africa. This species is adorned with grey plumage, a turquoise belly, and a blue rump. A distinctive feature is the bright yellow markings on the carpal joint of the wings, with most subspecies also sporting some yellow atop their heads.

Identification Tips

To identify the Meyer's parrot, look for its grey feathers contrasted by yellow and turquoise. The extent of yellow and intensity of turquoise can vary among the six recognized subspecies. These variations include differences in size and home range, providing a delightful challenge for the keen birdwatcher.

Habitat

Meyer's parrots are found in the plateau woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. Their preferred habitats range from miombo and savanna woodlands to wooded grasslands and forests near watercourses or agricultural areas.

Distribution

These parrots are distributed across southern and central Africa, with high densities in Botswana's Okavango Delta. Their range extends to countries such as Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Congo, Angola, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Namibia.

Behaviour

Meyer's parrots typically travel in pairs or small flocks, but where food is abundant, they may congregate in larger numbers. In times of drought, they exhibit nomadic tendencies, wandering in search of sustenance.

Breeding

The breeding process involves nesting in tree cavities, where the female lays a clutch of three to four white eggs. She incubates them for approximately 28 days, and the fledglings leave the nest around 60 days post-hatching.

Diet and Feeding

In the wild, Meyer's parrots feast on a diet comprising fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, and occasionally cultivated crops. They show a particular fondness for the seeds of leguminous trees, which can become their staple in certain regions.

Conservation status

The Meyer's parrot is classified as Least Concern, with a stable population that spans a vast 6,000,000 km² range. Despite local declines due to habitat destruction, their numbers, limited trade, and hunting pressures do not currently pose a significant threat to their survival.

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