Indigo-winged Parrot
A species of North andean Parrots Scientific name : Hapalopsittaca fuertesi Genus : North andean Parrots
Indigo-winged Parrot, A species of North andean Parrots
Botanical name: Hapalopsittaca fuertesi
Genus: North andean Parrots
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Description General Info
Description
Fuertes's parrot is about 24 cm long and is green with indigo wing feathers, red shoulders, and a blue crown. The bird's pale ivory bill has chestnut feathers at the base. It was rediscovered in 2002 after an absence of 91 years on the slopes of a volcano in Colombia. 
Size
24 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Indigo-winged Parrot primarily feeds on fruits, especially from the Antidaphne viscoidea plant. They forage in flocks of 7-15, indicating social feeding behavior.
Habitat
The habitat of indigo-winged Parrot primarily encompasses wet temperate cloud forests that are abundant with epiphytic flora. These forests are characterized by a significant presence of oak trees, which are a part of the genus Quercus. The vegetation in these areas is typically lush and provides the necessary cover and foraging opportunities for indigo-winged Parrot.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
North andean Parrots Species
Indigo-winged Parrot 
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