Amazonian Parrotlet
NameAmazonian Parrotlet
Common NameAmazonian Parrotlet
Scientific NameNannopsittaca dachilleae
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, with a distinctive pale blue-grey crown and nape. The flight feathers are darker, and the undertail coverts are yellowish-green. It has a pale pinkish bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, squeaky calls, often given in flight or while foraging in small groups.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in a restricted range in southeastern Peru and northwestern Bolivia, within the Amazon basin.
Identifying Featuressmall size, predominantly green plumage, pale blue-grey crown and nape, pinkish bill, short tail
Description
This small, predominantly green parrotlet is characterized by its pale blue-grey crown and nape. It typically inhabits lowland humid evergreen forests, often found in small, active flocks.
