About the Green-rumped Parrotlet
The green-rumped parrotlet, also known as the green-rumped parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae that is found in northeastern South America and the Caribbean island of Trinidad. The green-rumped parrotlet occurs from northern Venezuela eastwards to the lower Amazon in Brazil, Also Suriname and has been introduced to Curaçao, Jamaica and Barbados. It prefers semi-open lowland areas and is also sometimes present in city parks. There are five subspecies.
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The green-rumped parrotlet is 12 cm (4.7 in) long and weighs 20–28 g (0.71–0.99 oz). The plumage mainly bright green with duller/grayer napes. The eyes are dark brown and beaks and feet are light peach. Green-rumped parrotlets exhibit sexual dimorphism: males have purplish-blue primaries, secondaries, and coverts, with bright turquoise feathers on the leading edges of their wings; females lack blue but have more yellow-green on the head. Like all parrots, green-rumped parrotlets exhibit zygodactyly, meaning two toes face forward and two face backward. Juveniles look like adults.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Martinique.
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Pacific ParrotletForpus coelestisThe Pacific parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) is a small green parrot originating from South America.
Dusky-billed ParrotletForpus modestusThe dusky-billed parrotlet, also known as Sclater's parrotlet, is a small species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
Yellow-faced ParrotletForpus xanthopsYellow-faced parrotlets are about 14.5 cm (5.7 in) long and weigh about 35 grams (1.2 oz).
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