Yellow-faced Parrotlet (Forpus xanthops)
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Yellow-faced Parrotlet

Forpus xanthops (Salvin, 1895)

14 cmLength35 gWeight

The yellow-faced parrotlet (Forpus xanthops) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The yellow-faced parrotlet (Forpus xanthops) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.

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Questions

How big is the Yellow-faced Parrotlet?

The Yellow-faced Parrotlet is about 14 cm long and weighs around 35 g.

Where does the Yellow-faced Parrotlet live?

Its breeding range: South America: north-central Peru.

Is the Yellow-faced Parrotlet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Yellow-faced Parrotlet as Vulnerable.

What does the Yellow-faced Parrotlet eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Yellow-faced Parrotlet in?

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

At a glance

Length
14 cm
Weight
35 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
90 mm
Tail
43 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
12 mm

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

Range

South America: north-central Peru

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

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Yellow-faced Parrotlet

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