Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet
A species of Typical Parrotlets Scientific name : Forpus xanthopterygius Genus : Typical Parrotlets
Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet, A species of Typical Parrotlets
Botanical name: Forpus xanthopterygius
Genus: Typical Parrotlets
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Description
The blue-winged parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is the nominate species (F. x. xanthopterygius). There are two subspecies: Salvadori's blue-winged parrotlet (F. x. flavescens) and Hellmayr's blue-winged parrotlet (F. x. flavissimus). 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet primarily consume fruits of Cecropia and Ficus, seeds of Mikania and Trema micrantha, and flowers from Ambrosia, Handroanthus serratifolius, and Marcgravia. They forage habitually, occasionally including grasses in their diet, and migrate locally to track seasonal availability of key plant resources.
Habitat
Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet favor a variety of habitats across their central and northern South American range, predominantly in lowland areas. These birds typically inhabit dry and riparian woodlands, cerrado, caatinga, palm groves, semi-arid scrublands, savannas, and pastures, avoiding dense forest regions. Though largely non-migratory, some populations exhibit local movements or altitudinal migration in response to food resource availability. Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet are known to live up to 1200 meters in elevation and can adapt to modified landscapes including parklands and suburban areas.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
Blue-winged parrotlets are found in much of central and northern South America. Their range is split by each subspecies, as described above. It is generally common and widespread, though more localized in the Amazon Basin. Blue-winged parrotlets are mainly found in lowlands. They occur in dry and riparian woodlands, cerrado, caatinga, palm groves, semi-arid scrubland, savanna, and pastures. Blue-winged parrotlets tend to avoid densely forested areas. They are not found at altitudes above 1,200 metres (3,900 ft). Blue-winged parrotlets are generally non-migratory; however, populations in Argentina move locally according to the flowering seasons of various plant species in their diet. Populations in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest are altitudinal migrants.
Species Status
The number of blue-winged parrotlets is unknown, but the population is stable. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The number of wild individuals is unknown.
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Typical Parrotlets Species
Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet 
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