Blue-fronted Parrotlet
Touit dilectissimus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.8 cm
Weight
65.0 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Blue-fronted Parrotlet (Touit dilectissimus) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.8 cm and a weight of 65 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.8 cm | 8.6 in |
| Weight | 65.0 g | 2.29 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 | Touit |
| Species | Touit dilectissimus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Toui à front bleu |
| Japanese | アオビタイイロオインコ |
Distribution
Blue-fronted Parrotlet has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blue-fronted Parrotlet endangered?
The Blue-fronted Parrotlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-fronted Parrotlet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Blue-fronted Parrotlet?
The Blue-fronted Parrotlet has a wingspan of 21.8 cm, weight of 65.0 g.
What order and family does the Blue-fronted Parrotlet belong to?
The Blue-fronted Parrotlet (Touit dilectissimus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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