The Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot is among at least six different subspecies of Poicephalus meyeri. The distinction between subspecies has been difficult for researchers. Though the Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot is similar in appearance to the nominate form, it may be most easily identified by its slightly different coloration. Its head is grayish-brown. Their upper breast is also darker than the Meyer's Parrot. Their lower breast and abdomen are a green to turquoise color. Their belly color is definitely greener than the East African Brown Parrot. They also have light blue rumps and lower backs. The yellow feathers to the crown may be slightly larger than some other subspecies. Like all of the subspecies the Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot has largely gray to brown plumage with yellow on its thighs and wings. They have dark gray bills and orange to red eyes. Males and females may be distinguished by examining their heads and beaks. The head of the male is said to be larger than the female's, and it also possesses a flatter dome. The beak of the male is also reported to be larger than the female's beak. Visual identification is by no means reliable with the Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot and the only way to be 100% sure is through DNA or surgical testing. The average mature Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot will measure eight and a half inches (22 cm) and weigh between three and a half and four and a half ounces (100 - 135 grams). The wingspan of the mature Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot will usually measure between five and a half and six inches (14.1 - 14.9 cm) in length.
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The Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot is among at least six different subspecies of Poicephalus meyeri. The distinction between subspecies has been difficult for researchers. Though the Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot is similar in appearance to the nominate form, it may be most easily identified by its slightly different coloration. Its head is grayish-brown. Their upper breast is also darker than the Meyer's Parrot. Their lower breast and abdomen are a green to turquoise color. Their belly color is definitely greener than the East African Brown Parrot. They also have light blue rumps and lower backs. The yellow feathers to the crown may be slightly larger than some other subspecies. Like all of the subspecies the Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot has largely gray to brown plumage with yellow on its thighs and wings. They have dark gray bills and orange to red eyes. Males and females may be distinguished by examining their heads and beaks. The head of the male is said to be larger than the female's, and it also possesses a flatter dome. The beak of the male is also reported to be larger than the female's beak. Visual identification is by no means reliable with the Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot and the only way to be 100% sure is through DNA or surgical testing. The average mature Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot will measure eight and a half inches (22 cm) and weigh between three and a half and four and a half ounces (100 - 135 grams). The wingspan of the mature Uganda Yellow Shouldered Parrot will usually measure between five and a half and six inches (14.1 - 14.9 cm) in length.