Blue-rumped Parrot
NameBlue-rumped Parrot
Common NameBlue-rumped Parrot
Scientific NamePsittinus cyanurus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsMales have a grey head, a red upper mandible, and a green body with a bright blue rump. The wings are green with blackish markings. Females have a duller grey head, a brownish-black upper mandible, and a less vibrant blue rump, often with more extensive black markings on the wings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, shrill notes and chattering calls, often given in flight or while foraging.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying Featuressmall size, grey head (male), red upper mandible (male), blue rump, green body plumage
Description
The Blue-rumped Parrot is a small, stocky parrot found in lowland forests. It is often seen foraging for fruits and seeds in the canopy, sometimes in small flocks. Its distinctive plumage makes it relatively easy to identify.
