Brown-backed Parrotlet
NameBrown-backed Parrotlet
Common NameBrown-backed Parrotlet
Scientific NameTouit melanonota
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage with a distinctive brown back and scapulars. The primary feathers are dark blue to blackish, and the tail is green with a dark blue tip. It has an orange eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, squeaky, and often rapid chattering calls, typically given in flight or while feeding.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil, primarily in the states of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Paraná.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (parrotlet), Predominantly green body, Brown back and scapulars, Dark primary feathers, Orange eye-ring
Description
The Brown-backed Parrotlet is a small, predominantly green parrot species characterized by its distinctive brown back and dark primary feathers. It is typically found foraging for fruits and seeds in the canopy of humid montane forests.
