Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet
Forpus xanthopterygius
The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) is a uncommon african and new world parrot found in 7 countries, weighing about 31 g. The cobalt-rumped parrotlet or blue-winged parrotlet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
About the Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet
The cobalt-rumped parrotlet or blue-winged parrotlet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet look like?
- The cobalt-rumped parrotlet or blue-winged parrotlet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
- How big is a Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet?
- The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.
- Where can you see a Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet?
- The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet occurs in 7 countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.
- What birds look similar to a Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet?
- The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is most easily confused with the Spectacled Parrotlet, the Green-rumped Parrotlet and the Pacific Parrotlet.
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