A Meyer's parrot has grey feathers, turquoise belly, blue rump, and bright yellow markings on the carpal joint of the wings.

Seeds of the various leguminous trees of the African woodlands are especially favoured, providing their staple food in some areas.

Although they normally travel in pairs or small flocks, wild Meyer's parrots may gather in much larger numbers where food is plentiful.

It is generally not considered to be at risk,[1] as their large population, limited pressure from trade and hunting, and 6,000,000 km2 home range make these birds unlikely to face extinction in the near future.

Meyer's parrots are listed on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna.