Spectacled Parrotlet
NameSpectacled Parrotlet
Common NameSpectacled Parrotlet
Scientific NameForpus conspicillatus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage. Males feature a prominent blue eye-ring, blue on the lesser and median wing-coverts, and blue primary coverts. Females are similar but lack the blue eye-ring and have less extensive blue on the wings, sometimes none.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, squeaky, and chattering calls, often given in flight or when perched. They also produce softer chirps and trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, primarily in eastern Panama, northern Colombia, and western Venezuela.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright green plumage, blue eye-ring (males), blue wing patches (males), short tail
Description
A small, vibrant green parrotlet characterized by its distinct blue eye-ring and often blue markings on its wings, particularly in males. These social birds are typically found in pairs or small flocks, foraging for seeds and fruits in their arboreal habitats.
