Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet
NameSapphire-rumped Parrotlet
Common NameSapphire-rumped Parrotlet
Scientific NameTouit purpuratus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, with an olive-brown wash on the crown and nape. Males possess a distinctive sapphire-blue rump and lower back, often accompanied by red patches on the lesser and median wing-coverts. Females are similar but lack the blue rump and red wing markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, squeaky, and twittering calls, often given in flight or while foraging in the forest canopy.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Venezuela, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (parrotlet), Predominantly green plumage, Males have a sapphire-blue rump, Olive-brownish crown and nape, Short tail
Description
The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet is a small, predominantly green parrot found in humid lowland forests. These social birds typically forage in small flocks within the canopy, feeding on fruits and seeds.
