The genus: Poicephalus Meyeri

Lines & photo’s: Rinus van den Broek

Attached: Informative Article on the Genus Poicephalus meyeri
Author: Rinus van den Broek

Please find attached a very informative article written by Rinus van den Broek on the genus Poicephalus meyeri, commonly referred to as the Brown Parrot in Africa.

In this article, van den Broek explores the widespread distribution of these parrots across Africa, identifying six distinct subspecies ranging from Southern Chad, Sudan, and Ethiopia to more southern countries such as Angola, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.

A key focus of the article is the identification of juvenile Meyeri parrots, offering valuable insight into distinguishing features such as eye color, feather patterns, and behavioral traits that help differentiate young birds from adults.

This article is a recommended read for aviculturists, conservationists, and anyone with an interest in African parrot species.

 Click on link to download article 》》  https://avizandum.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2020-Poicephalus-Meyeri-Eng-Avizandum-versie.pdf.pdf