Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet
Touit purpuratus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.2 cm
Weight
59.65 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.2 cm | 8.3 in |
| Weight | 59.65 g | 2.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Touit |
| Species | Touit purpuratus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Toui à queue pourprée |
| German | Purpurschwanzpapagei |
| Japanese | アカムラサキオインコ |
| Portuguese | Apuim-de-costas-azuis |
| Russian | Бурошапочный пестрохвостый попугай |
Distribution
Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet endangered?
The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet?
The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet has a wingspan of 21.2 cm, weight of 59.65 g.
What order and family does the Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet belong to?
The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet (Touit purpuratus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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