Green-rumped Parrotlet
NameGreen-rumped Parrotlet
Common NameGreen-rumped Parrotlet
Scientific NameForpus passerinus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright grass-green. Males have a distinctive blue patch on the primary coverts and a blue rump, which is often concealed. Females are entirely green, lacking the blue markings. Both sexes have a pale, horn-colored bill and pinkish-gray feet.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations consist of high-pitched, chattering, and squeaky calls, often given rapidly in flight or while perched. They can also produce softer chirps and trills.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil, as well as on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright green plumage, Short tail, Males with blue primary coverts and rump, Pale horn-colored bill
Description
This is a very small, short-tailed parrotlet, predominantly bright green in plumage. Males are distinguished by blue primary coverts and a blue rump, while females lack these blue markings. They are often seen in small flocks, foraging for seeds and fruits.
