Cape Parrot

African & New World Parrots 👁 331 views Updated 2026-11-01

Cape Parrot (<em>Poicephalus robustus</em>) is a species of African & New World Parrots (<em>Psittacidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus) is a species of African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Poicephalus; binomial: Poicephalus robustus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1788).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Recognition of Cape Parrot as a full species follows Hockey et al. (2005); but is questioned by H&M 4 and HBW Alive.

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