Mexican Parrotlet
NameMexican Parrotlet
Common NameMexican Parrotlet
Scientific NameForpus cyanopygius
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green across the body. Males exhibit cobalt blue on the lower back, rump, and primary coverts. Females are entirely green, lacking the blue markings. Both sexes have a pale, horn-colored bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, squeaky, and chattering calls, often given rapidly in flight or when perched in groups. They can be quite noisy, especially when foraging.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Mexico, ranging from southern Sonora through Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero, south to Oaxaca.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright green plumage, short tail, pale bill, blue rump and wing patches (males)
Description
A small, vibrant green parrotlet endemic to western Mexico. Males are distinguished by blue patches on their rump and primary coverts, while females are entirely green. They are often seen in small flocks, foraging for seeds and fruits in arid and semi-arid habitats.
