Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet
NameCobalt-rumped Parrotlet
Common NameCobalt-rumped Parrotlet
Scientific NameForpus coelestis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green, often with a yellowish wash on the face and underparts. Males exhibit prominent cobalt-blue on the lower back, rump, and lesser and median wing coverts. Females lack these blue markings and are generally entirely green.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, chattering 'tsit-tsit' or 'chree-chree' calls, often given in flight or when perched. They can be quite noisy, especially when in flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific slope of western Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright green plumage, short tail, males' cobalt-blue rump and wing patches, fast, direct flight
Description
This small, vibrant green parrotlet is known for its quick, direct flight and social behavior. Males are easily identified by striking cobalt-blue patches on their rump and wings, while females are entirely green. They typically forage in small flocks within their native habitats.
