Turquoise-winged Parrotlet
Forpus spengeli (Hartlaub, 1885)
31 gWeight
The turquoise-winged parrotlet (Forpus spengeli) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
Busiest months: December–February · Most records: Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: December–February · Most records: Colombia
Turquoise-winged Parrotlet has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Palermo – Camino Km 4Colombia552 records
- Agrícola CameliasColombia475 records
- MincaColombia4 records
More places
- Via Parque Isla de Salamanca – Centro Administrativo Los CocosColombia3 records
- Reserva GairamaColombia1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
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 turquoise-winged parrotlet (Forpus spengeli) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
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Questions
How big is the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet?
The Turquoise-winged Parrotlet weighs around 31 g.
Where does the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet live?
Its breeding range: South America: northern Colombia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and December (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet as Least Concern.
What does the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 31 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 80 mm
- Tail
- 40 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 10 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: northern Colombia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
- Genus
- Forpus
Other birds in the genus Forpus
Dusky-billed ParrotletForpus modestus
Mexican ParrotletForpus cyanopygius
Riparian ParrotletForpus crassirostris
Cobalt-rumped ParrotletForpus xanthopterygius
Green-rumped ParrotletForpus passerinus
Spectacled ParrotletForpus conspicillatus
Pacific ParrotletForpus coelestis
Yellow-faced ParrotletForpus xanthops
Grey ParrotPsittacus erithacus
Timneh ParrotPsittacus timneh
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