Brown Parrot
Poicephalus meyeri
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.4 cm
Weight
120.66666666666667 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.4 cm | 11.6 in |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g | 4.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 60-84 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Poicephalus |
| Species | Poicephalus meyeri |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء ماير |
| French | Perroquet de Meyer |
| German | Goldbugpapagei |
| Japanese | ムラクモインコ |
| Portuguese | papagaio-de-meyer |
| Russian | Мейеров длиннокрылый попугай |
Distribution
Brown Parrot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brown Parrot endangered?
The Brown Parrot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Parrot nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 60-84 days.
How big is the Brown Parrot?
The Brown Parrot has a wingspan of 29.4 cm, weight of 120.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Brown Parrot belong to?
The Brown Parrot (Poicephalus meyeri) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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