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Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet
Forpus xanthopterygius
Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South America.
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The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 31 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Forpus
- Species xanthopterygius
Quick facts
- Weight
- 31 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Not Evaluated
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Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Cobalt-rumped 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 Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) is a species of bird in the Psittacidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA c, se.
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.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 5.8 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet?
The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is a small bird that weighs around 31 g.
Where does the Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet live?
The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is found across South America with a range covering SA c, se, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet belong to?
The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet eat?
The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet migrate?
The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet make?
1 real field recording of the Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet's range?
The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet has a mapped global range of about 5.8 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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