Lilac-tailed Parrotlet
A species of Forest Parrotlets Scientific name : Touit batavicus Genus : Forest Parrotlets
Lilac-tailed Parrotlet, A species of Forest Parrotlets
Botanical name: Touit batavicus
Genus: Forest Parrotlets
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Description General Info
Description
The lilac-tailed parrotlet (Touit batavicus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Lilac-tailed Parrotlet primarily consumes flowers, nectar, buds, berries, seeds, and fruits, with a preference for foraging during the early morning hours. This diet reflects an adaptation to a varied plant-based food intake.
Habitat
The lilac-tailed Parrotlet is typically found in lowland deciduous forests that spread into cloud forests within broader tropical regions. They inhabit areas with both undisturbed and disturbed primary forests, as well as secondary forests. In certain parts of their range, they are known to adapt to suburban settings for roosting.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Forest Parrotlets Species
Lilac-tailed Parrotlet 
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