Cape Parrot

Species Profile

Genus:
Poicephalus

Species:
robustus

Size:	Adult Weight:
34cm (12.5 in)	260-330g (10.9-14 oz)

Races including nominate:
one

Colourization Adult: Both adults have varying plumage; head and neck dull olive/golden, scalloped with darker brown; orange/red band across the crown in female (absent in males); dark green back and wings; green rump and underparts (tinged with blue); orange/red thighs, bend of wing, and carpal edge; black/brown tail; dark brown eye; white/grey eye ring (bare); and horn-coloured bill.

Colourization Juvenile: Green to yellow/brown head and neck, body dark green/olive. Orange markings lacking in all juveniles. Head may appear silver after 9-12 months.

Call: Loud, very vocal, including five distinct calls described as tzu-weee, zu-wee, zz-keek and a nasal zeek. Piercing series of screeches emitted in flight. Softer sounds of contentment while at rest. Voice similar to Meyer's Parrot but more grating. Captive birds mimic human and other sounds. 

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