Yellow-faced Parrotlet
NameYellow-faced Parrotlet
Common NameYellow-faced Parrotlet
Scientific NameForpus xanthops
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)32.5
Plumage DetailsMales display a bright yellow face, forehead, and throat, contrasting with a greyish-blue crown and nape. The rest of the body is predominantly green, with a paler yellowish-green on the underparts and blue primary coverts and secondaries. Females are generally duller, with less extensive yellow on the face and a greener crown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, chattering, or squeaky calls, often given in flight or while perched. They are known to be quite communicative within their flocks.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Marañón Valley in northern Peru, specifically found in the dry intermontane valleys of the Andes.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (parrotlet), Bright yellow face and throat (males), Greyish-blue crown and nape (males), Predominantly green body plumage, Short tail
Description
The Yellow-faced Parrotlet is a small, stocky parrotlet characterized by its vibrant yellow face and green body. It is endemic to the dry forests and arid scrublands of the Marañón Valley in Peru, where it forages for seeds and fruits.
