Genetic analysis supports elevating Cape Parrot to new species
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 14:50
in Biology & Nature
In support of previous research, the Cape Parrot should be elevated to the species level, scientists report. The Cape Parrot is currently considered a Poicephalus robustus sub-species, along with P. r. fuscicollis and P. r. suahelicus, but based on morphological, ecological, and behavioral assessments, this report suggests that the Cape Parrot should be a distinct species.