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Blue-winged Parrotlet

Forpus xanthopterygius

Least Concern

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The Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) is a species in the genus Forpus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Peru.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇪 Peru

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Forpus

Species

Forpus xanthopterygius (Blue-winged Parrotlet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハシブトルリハシインコ

Chinese 蓝翅鹦哥

Spanish Periquito Aliazul

French Toui de Spix

German Blauflügel-Sperlingspapagei

Portuguese tuim

Russian Синекрылый воробьиный попугайчик

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Dusky-billed Parrotlet

Forpus modestus

Least Concern

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Green-rumped Parrotlet

Forpus conspicillatus

Least Concern

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Yellow-faced Parrotlet

Forpus xanthops

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-winged Parrotlet?

The scientific name of Blue-winged Parrotlet is Forpus xanthopterygius. It belongs to the genus Forpus.

What is the conservation status of Blue-winged Parrotlet?

Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue-winged Parrotlet live?

Blue-winged Parrotlet is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Peru.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Peru.

What family does Blue-winged Parrotlet belong to?

Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) belongs to the genus Forpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Blue-winged Parrotlet endangered?

No, Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blue-winged Parrotlet belong to?

Blue-winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Blue-winged Parrotlet?

The closest relatives of Blue-winged Parrotlet in the genus Forpus include Dusky-billed Parrotlet, Green-rumped Parrotlet, Mexican Parrotlet, Pacific Parrotlet, Spectacled Parrotlet.