Poicephalus Parrots
African Poicephalus Collection
Stocky, intelligent, and full of character — the Poicephalus genus offers some of Africa’s most charming and rewarding parrots. From the popular Senegal and Meyer’s to the rare Niam-Niam and the majestic Cape Parrot, these birds combine bold personalities with manageable sizes.
Brown-Necked Parrot
Poicephalus fuscicollis
Robust and emerald-green with a distinctive brownish head and bright orange-red wing and thigh patches. A versatile woodland species with two subspecies.
Brown-Headed Parrot
Poicephalus cryptoxanthus
Small, vibrant green with a dusky brown head and flashing yellow underwing coverts. Active and playful, a favourite smaller Poicephalus.
Cape Parrot
Poicephalus robustus
South Africa’s only endemic parrot and the gentle giant of the genus. Olive-yellow head with powerful build and Vulnerable status.
Meyer’s Parrot
Poicephalus meyeri
Calm and affectionate with a brown head, green body, and turquoise belly. Multiple subspecies with varying yellow markings.
Niam-Niam Parrot
Poicephalus crassus
Rare and mysterious Central African species with a brown hood and green body. One of the least known Poicephalus in aviculture.
Red-Bellied Parrot
Poicephalus rufiventris
Strongly sexually dimorphic — males show vivid orange-red bellies. A lively East African species.
Red-fronted / Jardine’s Parrot
Poicephalus gulielmi
Medium-sized with scalloped green plumage and bold red accents on forehead, wings, and thighs. Three striking subspecies.
Rüppell’s Parrot
Poicephalus rueppellii
Slate-brown with yellow wing and thigh patches. Females show a bright blue rump — a beautiful dimorphic species from arid south-west Africa.
Senegal Parrot
Poicephalus senegalus
The most popular Poicephalus — charcoal head with a bright yellow-to-orange “vest”. Playful, talkative, and a longtime aviary favourite.
Yellow-Fronted Parrot
Poicephalus flavifrons
Striking bright yellow face and crown against deep green body. A rare highland endemic from Ethiopia.
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