CAPE PARROT

Also known as Brown-necked Parrot

(Poicephalus robustus)

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Roberts VI / VII 362 / 132
Clements 2000 74.1750
Howard & Moore 2
(CBOS 5)
68-84(3)

 

A large parrot (33 to 35 cm), found in Africa south of the Sahara. In southern Africa it is a locally common nomadic resident found in the east, south-east and the Caprivi. It inhabits evergreen and riverine forests and is found in small flocks. It lives off berries and fruit.

 

List of Stamps showing Cape Parrot

 Country

SG

Michel

Year

Value

Ciskei 0019 0019 1981 50c
Kampuchea 0973 1020 1989 10r