How difficult is it to keep Meyer's Parrot?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the lifespan of Meyer's Parrot?

The average lifespan of Meyer's Parrot is 20-30 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Meyer's Parrot get?

Meyer's Parrot typically reaches 20-23cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Meyer's Parrot?

Meyer's Parrot feeds on: Pellets, Seeds, Vegetables, Fruits. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Meyer's Parrot?

The price of Meyer's Parrot varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Meyer's Parrot

Beginner

Poicephalus meyeri

A small Poicephalus parrot. Calm personality makes it ideal as a companion bird for single-person households.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

20-30 years

Size

20-23cm

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Pellets, Seeds, Vegetables, Fruits

About

Meyer's parrot, also known as the brown parrot, is a species of parrot native to Africa. A Meyer's parrot has grey 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.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Meyer's Parrot

The Meyer's Parrot lives 20-30 years.

Size of the Meyer's Parrot

The Meyer's Parrot grows to 20-23cm.

Basic Info

Origin

Africa

Lifespan

20-30 years

Size

20-23cm

Temperature

15〜30℃

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Calls & Media

Calls / Song

Song · © Dries Van de Loock · xeno-canto XC872301 (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Call · © Julien Birard · xeno-canto XC1085469 (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Sources: xeno-canto

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Poicephalus meyeri (Cretzschmar, 1827)

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix II

Poicephalus meyeri. Psittaciformes (parrots) are listed en masse in CITES Appendix II (excluding species listed in Appendix I and the 4 species noted as exceptions). This species falls under Appendix II.

Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. Appendix II Annotation

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.