Riparian Parrotlet

Forpus crassirostris

Riparian Parrotlet (Forpus crassirostris) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South America.

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Birds of Brazil Birds of Colombia Birds of Ecuador Birds of Peru

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Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Brazil Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Colombia Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Ecuador Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Peru

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The Riparian Parrotlet (Forpus crassirostris) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 31 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
Genus Forpus
Species crassirostris

Where it lives

Southeastern Colombia to northern Peru and western Brazil

South America

Quick facts

Weight: 31 g
Diet: Omnivores
Family: Psittacidae
Order: Psittaciformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Riparian Parrotlet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Riparian Parrotlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Riparian Parrotlet (Forpus crassirostris) is a member of the Psittacidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA se Colombia to n Peru and w Brazil.

It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 31 g, with a wing length of about 8.2 cm and a tail of around 4.3 cm.

Songs & calls

Riparian Parrotlet — Begging call, begging calls

Recorded by John V. Moore Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Riparian Parrotlet?

The Riparian Parrotlet is a small bird that weighs around 31 g.

Where does the Riparian Parrotlet live?

The Riparian Parrotlet is found across South America with a range covering SA se Colombia to n Peru and w Brazil, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Riparian Parrotlet belong to?

The Riparian Parrotlet (Forpus crassirostris) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

What does the Riparian Parrotlet eat?

The Riparian Parrotlet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Does the Riparian Parrotlet migrate?

The Riparian Parrotlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

What sound does the Riparian Parrotlet make?

1 real field recording of the Riparian Parrotlet — including its begging call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.