Mexican Parrotlet
A species of Typical Parrotlets Scientific name : Forpus cyanopygius Genus : Typical Parrotlets
Mexican Parrotlet, A species of Typical Parrotlets
Botanical name: Forpus cyanopygius
Genus: Typical Parrotlets
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Description
The Mexican parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius), also known as the turquoise-rumped parrotlet or the Mexican blue-rumped parrotlet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. There are two subspecies: Grayson's parrotlet or the Tres Marias parrotlet (F. c. insularis) and F. c. cyanopygius. 
Size
14 cm
Life Expectancy
11-25 years
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Mexican Parrotlet primarily feeds on fruits, small figs from Ficus plants, various berries, and grass seeds, foraging for these foods mainly during the day.
Habitat
The mexican Parrotlet predominantly inhabits tropical semi-deciduous and deciduous forests, including areas of riparian woodland. These birds are also known to frequent agricultural plantations and secondary forests. Their habitat range extends from sea-level regions to elevations of up to 1400 meters, across broader tropical regions, making use of various forest structures for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
Mexican parrotlets are endemic to western Mexico. Their range extends from southern Sonora to Colima. This species is the northernmost member of the genus Forpus. Though they are non-migratory, they wander throughout their range to follow the blooming and growth patterns of the plants they prefer to feed on. Natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry scrublands, deciduous forests, open grasslands with scattered trees, heavily degraded former forest, plantations, and woodlands along watercourses. They are not found at altitudes higher than 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) above sea level.
Species Status
According to the IUCN Red List, Mexican parrotlets are Near Threatened. The population is estimated to be 50,000 or greater, but it is decreasing due to a combination of the illegal hunting and trapping of wild individuals and habitat loss. Based on records created before 1995, there were approximately 208,000 individuals in Mexico. According to records from 1996–2013, around 107,000 remain, which represents a 48.4% drop in population.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Typical Parrotlets Species
Mexican Parrotlet 
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