Thor's Cape Parrot Site

Cape Parrot Links
Here is every link we could find that references Cape Parrots (note links will open in a new window). If you know of any web sites we can add to our list please contact me.
Information Breeders Conservation Publications Miscellaneous Cape Parrot Stuff

Poicephalus Zuchbuch Deutchland – German Poicephalus parrot site.

Genus Poicephalus: New taxonomic insights – Article on the Poicephalus family which includes the Cape.

Cape Parrots by Scott Lewis – Great article about Cape Parrots.

Poicephalus Chat – Online message board devoted to the Poicephalus family of parrots. Ask your Cape Parrot questions here.

Jardine and Cape Parrot Email List – The Jardine email list with Cape Parrots is an email based connection of owners of Jardine & Cape Parrots who pool their knowledge and share stories about their birds.

The Cape Connection – Cape Parrot mailing list.

Poicephalus Mailing List – An email based connection of owners of the Poicephalus family of parrots which of course includes the Cape.

LEXICON OF PARROTS – Very good description of the Cape Parrot. This site describes each subspecies and has pictures as well.

CAPE PARROT Poicephalus robustus – From the African Parrot Society. Description of the Cape parrot and its subspecies, includes many pictures and a range map.

Poicephalus Stamboek Nederland – The Poicephalus Studbook of the Netherlands contains an area devoted to Cape Parrots. Currently in Dutch only but I am told an English translation is in the works.

Description of Cape Parrot – From the African Parrot Society.

The Poicephalus FAQ – From the African Parrot Society. Questions and answers about the entire Poicephalus family including the Cape.

Poicephalus FAQ by Ken Hulme – Mentions Cape Parrots.

Poicephalus Q & A With “The African Queen” – Comment about Capes and territory.

Let’s know our bird families African Parrots – Consise descriptions of the Poicephalus family.

NetPets Reference – Poicephalus – Shot piece on The Cape (Poicephalus robustus): The gentle giant by Jean Pattison.

NetPets Reference – African Parrots – Mentions Cape Parrots.

Jardine FAQ Home Page – This is a very large Frequently Asked Questions site. Jardines and Capes are very similar. While this is a Jardine page owners and perspective owners of Cape Parrots will find most of the information very helpful.

Poicephalus Robustus – Cape family information in German.

A Lap Bird and A Laugh Bird – Article about a pet Cape and Jardines.

World Parrot Trust – Species Profile.

Cape Parrot Breeders

Old World Aviaries of Austin, Texas – Breeders of Cape Parrots. My baby Thor came from here. They have lots of great information as well as being one of the very few places you can purchase a Cape Parrot.

Jean “The African Queen” Pattison – Breeder of parrots including Cape Parrots. Jean Pattison is a parrot expert. There is at least one Cape picture on her site.

EB Cravens – Breeds Capes. aprilsflock@hialoha.net

Crystal Parks – Breeds Capes (fuscicollis). cedarjungle@netutah.com

Amazona Endangered Parrot Breeding Facility – Breeder of robustus and suahelicus Cape Parrots. The largest breeder of Cape Parrots in South Africa.
amazona@iafrica.com

Parrots Naturally – Breeder of parrots including Cape Parrots. Located at 19224 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, California 818.708.7277 or toll-free 1.866.PARROTS (1.866.727.7687).

Birds In Brookfield – Breeders of Cape Parrots. They have a little information and several great pictures.

Plumes de Ville – Plumes de Ville or Feather City is a breeder of Cape Parrots in Québec Canada.

Plumorrama – Breeders of Cape Parrots in Saint Eustache, Québec, Canada. They have a bonded pair of Grey-headed Capes.

Going to the Birds – Breed and raise African parrots including Capes.
birds@wwics.com. Located in Walla Walla,Washington

Dave Olson – Breeds Capes. (708) 687-8562

Sugarcreek Bird Farm Inc. – Breeds Capes in Bellbrook, OH
sugarcrk@erinet.com (937) 848-4819

Bird Junction – Breeder of Cape’s in Sheboygan, WI.

Rowdy Dozen – Breeds Brown-necked Capes P.f.f. in Florida
ROWDY-DOZEN@AOL.COM (407) 518-1611

Cape Parrot Conservation

Cape Parrot Working Group – The overall aims of the CPWG are to promote the conservation of the Cape Parrot

World Parrot Trust – Devoted to saving parrots.

The Parrot Society UK – Parrot information.

Avian Demography Unit University of Cape Town – Mentions the Suahelicus.

Professor Colleen Downs – Cape Parrot researcher.

Cape Parrots In Print

The Pet Bird Report Magazine – Issue #44 contains an article titled THE PLEASURE OF ASSOCIATING WITH A CAPE PARROT. Back issues should be available.

Parrots Magazine – This is an excellant magazine from the U.K. Issue #31 contains an article titled Living with a cape Parrot. Back issues should be available. Many more Cape Parrot articles have been written in this wonderful magazine. Anyone with an interest in any parrots must subscribe.

Cape Parrot Stuff

China Prairie Company – Has a nice drawing of a Cape.

Trained Parrot Blog – I acquired a Cape Parrot several months ago and have been blogging extensively about his care since.

Coco’s Flock – This site is dedicated my two parrots, Charles and Lola. I blog about their lives and stories, hoping that I can share with you the joy that they bring to my life everyday.

Opie’s Webpage – This is a great page about Opie the Cape Parrot. Opie and Thor share the same parents although Opie is one year younger than Thor.

Cape Picture – Pictures of Cape Parrot Tori.

A Friendship Develops – Story with pictres about Cape Parrot Tori making friends with a Jardine.

Birds of the World on Postage Stamps – The Psittacidae (Parrots) page lists most species of parrots on postage stamps including a stamp with the Cape Parrot on it.

Avian Art – Watercolors of parrots by Jean Pattison includes the Cape Parrot.