Where to see
Where to see the Cape Parrot in South Africa
The Cape parrot (Poicephalus robustus) or Levaillant's parrot is a large, temperate forest dwelling parrot of the genus Poicephalus endemic to South Africa.
Poicephalus robustus · Vulnerable
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Cape Parrot
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable
Species
Poicephalus robustus
Records
105
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Cape Parrot on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Cape Parrot in South Africa?
The Cape Parrot is most recorded in Eastern Cape (50% of records), Limpopo (28% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (22% of records), based on 105 iNaturalist observations. 2 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Cape Parrot on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Cape Parrot?
The Cape Parrot is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the conservation status of the Cape Parrot?
The Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Cape Parrot?
The Cape parrot (Poicephalus robustus) or Levaillant's parrot is a large, temperate forest dwelling parrot of the genus Poicephalus endemic to South Africa. It was formerly grouped as a subspecies along with the savanna-dwelling brown-necked parrot (P. fuscicollis fuscicollis) and grey-headed parrot (P. f. suahelicus), but is now considered a distinct species.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Cape Parrot
Every stay on the Cape Parrot page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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