About the Cape Parrot
The Cape parrot or Levaillant's parrot is a large, temperate forest dwelling parrot of the genus Poicephalus endemic to South Africa. It was formerly grouped as a subspecies along with the savanna-dwelling brown-necked parrot and grey-headed parrot, but is now considered a distinct species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Poicephalus robustus |
| Species Codes | bnnpar2, CAPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Parrot belong to?
The Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cape Parrot?
The Cape Parrot is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cape Parrot?
The Cape parrot or Levaillant's parrot is a large, temperate forest dwelling parrot of the genus Poicephalus endemic to South Africa. It was formerly grouped as a subspecies along with the savanna-dwelling brown-necked parrot and grey-headed parrot, but is now considered a distinct species....
Where can I report a Cape Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bnnpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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