Black-winged Parrot
NameBlack-winged Parrot
Common NameBlack-winged Parrot
Scientific NameHapalopsittaca melanotis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)115
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a prominent black patch on the ear coverts. The forehead and crown often show bluish or purplish tinges. Primary and secondary wing coverts are dark, appearing blackish, contrasting with the green body. The tail is short and green with a bluish tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, squeaky, chattering, or screeching calls, often emitted while in flight or during foraging activities.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range of South America, specifically in southeastern Peru, Bolivia, and extreme northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, predominantly green parrot, Distinctive black ear patch, Dark (blackish) wing coverts, Bluish forehead/crown, Short tail
Description
The Black-winged Parrot is a small, predominantly green parrot characterized by its distinctive black ear patch and dark wing coverts. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging in the canopy of humid montane forests.
