Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet
NameScarlet-shouldered Parrotlet
Common NameScarlet-shouldered Parrotlet
Scientific NameTouit huetii
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)52.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage. Males have a distinctive blackish face, a prominent red patch on the bend of the wing (shoulder), and blue primary coverts. The tail is green with yellowish undertail coverts and a yellow tip. Females are similar but lack the red shoulder patch and have less blue on the wings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, squeaky, and chattering calls, often described as 'tseet-tseet' or 'swee-swee'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Mostly green plumage, Blackish face (male), Red shoulder patch (male), Blue wing patches, Yellowish tail tip
Description
The Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet is a small, predominantly green parrot found in humid lowland and montane forests. It is often observed in small flocks, foraging quietly in the canopy for fruits and seeds.
