Black-winged Parrot
Hapalopsittaca melanotis
The Black-winged Parrot (Hapalopsittaca melanotis) is a legendary african and new world parrot found in 2 countries, weighing about 158 g. The black-winged parrot, also known as the black-eared parrot, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
About the Black-winged Parrot
The black-winged parrot, also known as the black-eared parrot, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.
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How to identify it
The black-winged parrot is about 24 cm (9.4 in) long. Adults of both subspecies are mostly green that is more yellowish on their underparts. Their crown has a blue-gray tinge, their lores are blue, and pinkish feathers surround the eye. The nominate subspecies has black ear coverts; those of H. m. peruviana are buff. The nominate has a wide blue-gray collar; that of peruviana is narrower. Both subspecies have largely black wings but for the mostly blue primaries. Their tail is green tipped, with blackish blue. Voice: The black-winged parrot's flight call is "a series of 1–3 short, rather mellow-sounding notes, sometimes followed by a higher-pitched more piercing note, e.g. "crrit ... crrit ... crrit .. kie"." It makes "a wider variety of short, mellow calls" when perched, and on take-off "may produce a faster and longer series of "crrit" notes."
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-winged Parrot?
- The black-winged parrot is about 24 cm (9.4 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Black-winged Parrot?
- The Black-winged Parrot is a medium sized bird weighing about 158 g.
- Where can you see a Black-winged Parrot?
- The Black-winged Parrot occurs in 2 countries, including Bolivia and Peru.
- What birds look similar to a Black-winged Parrot?
- The Black-winged Parrot is most easily confused with the Red-faced Parrot, the Fuertes's Parrot and the Rusty-faced Parrot.
- Is the Black-winged Parrot endangered?
- The Black-winged Parrot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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