Meyers Parrot (Poicephalus Meyeri)

The Meyers parrot is average 21cm in length, displays a dull black back, head and tail with a very bright bluish/greenish abdomen and yellow markings on the carpel joint of the wings.

Diet

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Longevity in captivity

The longevity in captivity has dramatically reduced over the past 20 years. Click here to read more.

Aviculture/Special Adaptations

Meyers parrots are inquisitive, charming characters, they are not very noisy or good at mimicry.

IUCN Rating - Least Concern

CITES Rating - Appendix II

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