Rusty-faced Parrot
NameRusty-faced Parrot
Common NameRusty-faced Parrot
Scientific NameHapalopsittaca amazonina
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsThe body is largely green, with a prominent rusty-orange face extending from the forehead to behind the eye. A blue patch is visible on the crown/nape. The bend of the wing is yellow, and the primary coverts are blue. The tail feathers are green with blue tips.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, somewhat reedy or squeaky notes, often given in flight or while perched. They can also produce chattering or trilling sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes mountains, found in disjunct populations across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesRusty-orange face, Blue patch on crown/nape, Predominantly green body, Yellow bend of wing, Small size (approx. 23 cm)
Description
The Rusty-faced Parrot is a small, vibrant parrot characterized by its distinctive rusty-orange facial plumage and predominantly green body. It inhabits humid montane forests, where it typically forages quietly in the canopy for fruits and seeds.
