Turquoise-winged Parrotlet
Forpus spengeli
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.0 cm
Weight
26.1 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Turquoise-winged Parrotlet (Forpus spengeli) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16 cm and a weight of 26.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 26.1 g | 0.92 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 18 days.
Clutch Size
4-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Forpus |
| Species | Forpus spengeli |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet endangered?
The Turquoise-winged Parrotlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 18 days.
How big is the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet?
The Turquoise-winged Parrotlet has a wingspan of 16.0 cm, weight of 26.1 g.
What order and family does the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet belong to?
The Turquoise-winged Parrotlet (Forpus spengeli) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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