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Periquito de Anteojos

Forpus conspicillatus

Least Concern

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El periquito de anteojos (Forpus conspicillatus) es uno de los loros mas pequenos del mundo, alcanzando apenas 12 cm de longitud, y habita bosques humedos y bordes de bosque en Colombia, Panama y Venezuela. Su nombre proviene del llamativo anillo ocular azul de los machos. Estas diminutas cotorras verdes se agrupan en bandadas ruidosas que recorren el dosel forestal en busca de semillas, bayas y frutas. Enfrenta presion por la deforestacion y la demanda en avicultura.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Forpus

Species

Forpus conspicillatus (Periquito de Anteojos)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオメルリハシインコ

Chinese 眼鏡鸚哥

Spanish Periquito de Anteojos

French Toui à lunettes

German Brillensperlingspapagei

Portuguese tuim-da-colômbia

Russian Очковый воробьиный попугайчик

Similar Species in Forpus

Forpus xanthopterygius

Least Concern

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Periquito del Pacífico

Forpus coelestis

Least Concern

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Periquito Piquioscuro

Forpus modestus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Periquito de Anteojos?

The scientific name of Periquito de Anteojos is Forpus conspicillatus. It belongs to the genus Forpus.

What is the conservation status of Periquito de Anteojos?

Periquito de Anteojos (Forpus conspicillatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Periquito de Anteojos live?

Periquito de Anteojos is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Periquito de Anteojos belong to?

Periquito de Anteojos (Forpus conspicillatus) belongs to the genus Forpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Periquito de Anteojos endangered?

No, Periquito de Anteojos (Forpus conspicillatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Periquito de Anteojos belong to?

Periquito de Anteojos (Forpus conspicillatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Periquito de Anteojos?

The closest relatives of Periquito de Anteojos in the genus Forpus include Cotorrita carigualda, Cotorrita culiverde, Perico catarina, Periquito Aliazul, Periquito del Pacífico.