The Meyer's is every bit as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside. One author wrote "The Meyer's is reputed by many to be the nicest of this very nice-to-be-around family." Calm and steady by nature, the Meyer's is a good choice for a homes that include children. Senegals, for example, tend to be one person birds. Meyer's on the other hand, are likely to maintain balanced relationships with a number of people. They are unlikely to bite. It's been my observation that Meyer's have a certain demure quality about them that gives them a fresh and unique charm. They are sweet, but not shy. And they tend to truly like people, even strangers. One famous breeder put it this way: "Senegals loved being loved by you, but Meyer's love loving you."

      These delightful birds have a reputation for being particularly playful. They're great swingers and danglers, and like the Jardine's, have a reputation for lying on their backs and doing silly things with their feet. They are, by nature, natural comics and fun to watch.

      Like the rest of their kin, Meyer's are quiet, tidy birds, and a great choice for apartment and condo dwellers (or anyone else who dislikes screaming...) Their calls are musical and pretty, and there is an exotic quality about their natural vocalizations that fascinates. They're less likely to become good talkers than say, a Redbelly or Jardine's, but they are likely to learn a few words, and some do develop nice repertoires.

      The Meyer's Parrot inhabits a broad band stretching across south and central Africa. They are often seen at waterholes accompanied by elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and the usual smattering of gazelles.

      All in all, Meyer's Parrots are pleasant be around, pretty to look at, and fun to watch. The Meyer's is a study in both stunning natural beauty, and charm. Inviting one of these little treasures into your home is like befriending a part of exotic Africa itself. Indeed, the Meyer's Parrot is the Jewel of the Savannah.