Brown-backed Parrotlet
Touit melanonotus
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
21.5 cm
Weight
41.3 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 41.3 g | 1.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Touit |
| Species | Touit melanonotus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء بني الظهر |
| French | Toui à dos noir |
| German | Braunrückenpapagei |
| Japanese | セグロイロオインコ |
| Portuguese | Apuim-de-costas-pretas |
| Russian | Черноспинный пестрохвостый попугай |
Distribution
Brown-backed 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 Brown-backed Parrotlet endangered?
The Brown-backed Parrotlet has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Brown-backed Parrotlet?
The Brown-backed Parrotlet has a wingspan of 21.5 cm, weight of 41.3 g.
What order and family does the Brown-backed Parrotlet belong to?
The Brown-backed Parrotlet (Touit melanonotus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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