Dusky-billed Parrotlet
A species of Typical Parrotlets Scientific name : Forpus modestus Genus : Typical Parrotlets
Dusky-billed Parrotlet, A species of Typical Parrotlets
Botanical name: Forpus modestus
Genus: Typical Parrotlets
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Description
The dusky-billed parrotlet (Forpus modestus), also known as Sclater's parrotlet, is a small species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is the nominate species (F. m. modestus). There is one subspecies: Forpus modestus sclateri. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Dusky-billed Parrotlet primarily consume berries and fruits (90%), supplementing with seeds, buds, blossoms (10%), and occasional grass. They are known to eat clay for mineral intake.
Habitat
The dusky-billed Parrotlet typically resides in tropical lowland regions, favoring habitats such as clearings, forest edges, and secondary growth areas within rainforests. A crucial environment for this species is the seasonally inundated várzea forests, which are characterized by their proximity to river systems and their flood-adapted plant communities.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The dusky-billed parrotlet is found in the Amazon Rainforest in South America, where it is locally fairly common; it also occurs in the Andes and the Amazonian foothills, the Amazon River outlet, and Marajo Island. Dusky-billed parrotlets prefer lowland tropical rainforest edges and clearings, riparian zones, secondary habitats, and savanna. They seem to favor seasonally-flooding forests. They are not found at altitudes higher than 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level.
Species Status
According to the IUCN Red List, dusky-billed parrotlets are a species of Least Concern. Their population size is unknown, but is believed to be stable.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Typical Parrotlets Species
Dusky-billed Parrotlet 
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