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Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet

Touit huetii

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Touit

Species

Touit huetii (Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロビタイイロオインコ

Chinese 紫肩鸚哥

Spanish Cotorrita alirroja

French Toui de Huet

German Schwarzstirnpapagei

Portuguese apuim-de-asa-vermelha

Russian Чернолобый пестрохвостый попугай

Similar Species in Touit

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Blue-fronted Parrotlet

Touit dilectissimus

Least Concern

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Brown-backed Parrotlet

Touit melanonotus

Near Threatened

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Golden-tailed Parrotlet

Touit surdus

Vulnerable

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Lilac-tailed Parrotlet

Touit batavicus

Least Concern

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Red-fronted Parrotlet

Touit costaricensis

Near Threatened

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Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet

Touit purpuratus

Least Concern

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Spot-winged Parrotlet

Touit stictopterus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet?

The scientific name of Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet is Touit huetii. It belongs to the genus Touit.

What is the conservation status of Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet?

Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet (Touit huetii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet live?

Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet belong to?

Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet (Touit huetii) belongs to the genus Touit, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet endangered?

Yes, Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet (Touit huetii) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet belong to?

Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet (Touit huetii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet?

The closest relatives of Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet in the genus Touit include Blue-fronted Parrotlet, Brown-backed Parrotlet, Golden-tailed Parrotlet, Lilac-tailed Parrotlet, Red-fronted Parrotlet.