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When to see Meyers Parrot in Kruger National Park
Meyers Parrot are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Meyers Parrot's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Meyers Parrot in Kruger National Park: best roads
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S21 N'watimhiri Road, S110 Matjulu Loop and H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road run through mixed bushveld: good country for Meyers Parrot.
- S21 N'watimhiri Road27.3 km · mixed bushveld
- S110 Matjulu Loop24.4 km · mixed bushveld
- H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road22.2 km · mixed bushveld
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Meyers Parrot have actually been seen recently.
About the Meyers Parrot
Meyer's parrot is a small African parrot found mainly in woodland and savanna habitats. It has predominantly grey-brown plumage with distinctive yellow markings on the head, shoulders and wings, although the extent of yellow varies between populations and individuals. It feeds mainly on seeds, fruits, berries, flowers and other plant material, sometimes taking insects. It is generally social and may occur in pairs or small groups, often feeding quietly in trees.
How to identify the Meyers Parrot
Small, stocky parrot with a green body, grey-brown head, turquoise-blue lower back and rump, and yellow markings on the shoulders and underparts. The bill is dark and the tail is relatively short.
Other species to look for in Kruger National Park
Other parks where you can see Meyers Parrot
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