About the Meyer's Parrot
Meyer's parrot, also known as the brown parrot, is a species of parrot native to Africa. A Meyer's parrot has black feathers, turquoise belly, blue rump, and bright yellow markings on the carpal joint of the wings. Most subspecies have some yellow on the top of the head as well. Forshaw (1989) recognizes six subspecies of P. meyeri which vary in home range, size and in markings, including the extent of yellow markings to the head and wings, and the intensity of turquoise markings on the belly and rump.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Poicephalus meyeri |
| Species Codes | meypar1, MEPA, BRPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Meyer's Parrot belong to?
The Meyer's Parrot (Poicephalus meyeri) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Meyer's Parrot?
Meyer's parrot, also known as the brown parrot, is a species of parrot native to Africa. A Meyer's parrot has black feathers, turquoise belly, blue rump, and bright yellow markings on the carpal joint of the wings. Most subspecies have some yellow on the top of the head as well. Forshaw (1989) recog...
Where can I report a Meyer's Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Meyer's Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code meypar1, or on iNaturalist.
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