Meyers (Poicephalus meyeri meyeri)

Meyers
Baby the Meyers (Owner: Marcus Coleman)

MUCH THANKS to the Poicephalus FAQs Steve Degroof. Most of this document is plagerization of the FAQ

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Physical Description

Grey/black hood and wings, aqua breast, turquoise back, yellow shoulder flashes and head patch, yellowish-green underparts, bright red eyes in adults. Several sub-species varying in coloration.

Length

8-9"

Ave. Lifespan

Sexing

Undeterminable by appearance.

Origin:

Africa
Trainability

They're not great talkers like the African Grey or Timneh, but can learn a reasonable vocabulary, depending on the individual bird and the owner's willingness to spend time training.
Loudness

The Poicephalus aren't noted screamers or otherwise loud or noisy. Most of their sounds are low key whistles, chirps, squeaks, and assorted chattering. Cockatiels are often more noisy (and more obnoxiously so) than Senegals, Meyers, or Jardines.
Pricing

Prices usually $500 (on average) - up to $975, low around $300

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Updated : 10/2022
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