Black-winged Parrot (Hapalopsittaca melanotis)
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Black-winged Parrot

Hapalopsittaca melanotis (Lafresnaye, 1847)

158 gWeight

The black-winged parrot (Hapalopsittaca melanotis), also known as the black-eared parrot, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Busiest months: May and October · Most records: Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-winged Parrot has been recorded at 6 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Siberia CrossroadsBolivia54 records
  2. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia52 records
  3. AstillerosBolivia32 records
More places
  1. Chuspipata – upper Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia21 records
  2. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia21 records
  3. Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia9 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-winged parrot (Hapalopsittaca melanotis), also known as the black-eared parrot, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Black-winged Parrot?

The Black-winged Parrot weighs around 158 g.

Where does the Black-winged Parrot live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Peru to west-central Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Black-winged Parrot?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-winged Parrot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-winged Parrot as Least Concern.

What does the Black-winged Parrot eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Black-winged Parrot in?

It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Weight
158 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
159 mm
Tail
87 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: central Peru to west-central Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
Genus
Hapalopsittaca

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Black-winged Parrot

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