East African Brown Parrot behavior

The East African Brown Parrot is a subspecies of the better-known Meyer's Parrot. Behaviorally they are quite similar to the Meyer's Parrot, but they have slightly different coloration. This is the second most popular subspecies in the United Kingdom, and is known in some places as the "Meyer's Parrot."

If you are a fancier of parrots but are intimidated by the large size and cost of some of the larger breeds, the East African Brown Parrot might be the perfect breed for you. In the wild the East African Brown Parrot has been observed to eat nuts, berries, fruits, and seeds, though they are also known to eat cultivated grain when available. In their natural environment they live in small groups or pairs. Larger groups have been seen, but usually only in areas where food is plentiful. They are generally shy in their natural environment, and for this reason they are fairly difficult to observe. The East African Brown Parrot is reported to have a softer voice than many of the larger parrots, though they are still moderately noisy birds overall. In captivity they are reported to talk in some instances. There are never any guarantees your The East African Brown Parrot will speak, and as is the case with all parrots, it is never recommended one be purchased with the expectation that it will speak. The East African Brown Parrot is know to be more active when it does not think it is being watched. Like most parrots they love to chew, and wood is a favorite.