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Brown-backed Parrotlet

Touit melanonotus

Near Threatened

About

The Brown-Backed Parrotlet (Touit melanonotus) is a species in the genus Touit. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Psittaciformes (อันดับนกแก้ว)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Touit

Species

Touit melanonotus (Brown-backed Parrotlet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セグロイロオインコ

Chinese 褐背鸚哥

Spanish Cotorrita dorsinegra

French Toui à dos noir

German Braunrückenpapagei

Portuguese apuim-de-costas-pretas

Russian Черноспинный пестрохвостый попугай

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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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Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet

Touit huetii

Vulnerable

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Spot-winged Parrotlet

Touit stictopterus

Vulnerable

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Blue-fronted Parrotlet

Touit dilectissimus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown-backed Parrotlet?

The scientific name of Brown-backed Parrotlet is Touit melanonotus. It belongs to the genus Touit.

What is the conservation status of Brown-backed Parrotlet?

Brown-backed Parrotlet (Touit melanonotus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brown-backed Parrotlet live?

Brown-backed Parrotlet is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Brown-backed Parrotlet belong to?

Brown-backed Parrotlet (Touit melanonotus) belongs to the genus Touit, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does Brown-backed Parrotlet belong to?

Brown-backed Parrotlet (Touit melanonotus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Brown-backed Parrotlet?

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