Amazonian Parrotlet
Nannopsittaca dachilleae
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.4 cm
Weight
41.75 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
About
The Amazonian Parrotlet is a small parrot weighing about 42 g with a 16.4 cm wingspan, found in bamboo stands and riverside forest in western Amazonia. It moves in flocks, feeding on seeds and foraging within dense bamboo thickets.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.4 cm | 6.5 in |
| Weight | 41.75 g | 1.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Nannopsittaca |
| Species | Nannopsittaca dachilleae |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Toui de D'Achille |
| German | Amazonassittich |
| Japanese | アマゾンスズメインコ |
| Portuguese | Periquito-da-amazônia |
Distribution
Amazonian Parrotlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Amazonian Parrotlet endangered?
The Amazonian Parrotlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Parrotlet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Amazonian Parrotlet?
The Amazonian Parrotlet has a wingspan of 16.4 cm, weight of 41.75 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Parrotlet belong to?
The Amazonian Parrotlet (Nannopsittaca dachilleae) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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