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Cape Parrot
IntermediatePoicephalus robustus
Medium parrot from South Africa. Green body with orange head. Gentle temperament, related to Senegal Parrot. Declining in the wild, making it a rare species.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
18〜28℃
Lifespan
30-40 years
Size
33-36cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Pellets, fruits, vegetables, nuts
About
The Cape parrot (Poicephalus robustus) is a large parrot endemic to South Africa, where it lives in mist-belt forests dominated by yellowwood trees. Green-bodied with a large beak adapted for cracking hard fruits and nuts, it is a quiet, gentle bird and is considered threatened in the wild due to habitat loss.
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Basic Info
Origin
eastern South Africa (Afromontane forests)
Lifespan
30-40 years
Size
33-36cm
Temperature
18〜28℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Pellets, fruits, vegetables, nuts
Care Guide
Cage
Medium to large cage. Sturdy due to strong beak
Diet
Enjoys pecan nuts. Offer fruits generously
Socialization
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
さえずり · © Raphaël Nussbaumer · xeno-canto XC460546 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
地鳴き · © Dries Van de Loock · xeno-canto XC932713 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Poicephalus robustus (Gmelin, 1788)
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書II
Poicephalus robustus。Psittaciformes(オウム目)は CITES 附属書II に一括掲載(附属書I 該当種・及び注記除外4種を除く)。本種はその附属書II適用。
Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. 附属書II注記(Appendix-II annotation)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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