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Meyer's Parrot

Poicephalus meyeri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Psittaciformes ›Family: Psittacidae ›Genus: Poicephalus

About

Meyer's parrot (Poicephalus meyeri) is a small (about 21 cm, 90-130g) but stocky African parrot. Meyer's parrots display the 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...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Meyer's Parrot?
The scientific name of Meyer's Parrot is Poicephalus meyeri.
What is the conservation status of Meyer's Parrot?
The Meyer's Parrot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Meyer's Parrot belong to?
Meyer's Parrot belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Meyer's Parrot belong to?
Meyer's Parrot belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Meyer's Parrot belong to?
Meyer's Parrot belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Meyer's Parrot belong to?
Meyer's Parrot belongs to the order Psittaciformes.
What family does Meyer's Parrot belong to?
Meyer's Parrot belongs to the family Psittacidae.
What genus does Meyer's Parrot belong to?
Meyer's Parrot belongs to the genus Poicephalus.