Mexican Parrotlet
Forpus cyanopygius
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
16.9 cm
Weight
33.35 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Mexican Parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.9 cm and a weight of 33.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.9 cm | 6.7 in |
| Weight | 33.35 g | 1.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Forpus |
| Species | Forpus cyanopygius |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Toui du Mexique |
| Japanese | メキシコルリハシインコ |
| Russian | Мексиканский воробьиный попугайчик |
Distribution
Mexican Parrotlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mexican Parrotlet endangered?
The Mexican Parrotlet has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Mexican Parrotlet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Mexican Parrotlet?
The Mexican Parrotlet has a wingspan of 16.9 cm, weight of 33.35 g.
What order and family does the Mexican Parrotlet belong to?
The Mexican Parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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