About the Amazonian Parrotlet
The Manu parrotlet or Amazonian parrotlet is a species of parrotlet native to the western Amazon basin, from southern Peru to northwest Bolivia. It is found in lowland forests near bamboo and rivers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Nannopsittaca dachilleae |
| Species Codes | amapar1, MAPA, AMPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amazonian Parrotlet belong to?
The Amazonian Parrotlet (Nannopsittaca dachilleae) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Amazonian Parrotlet?
The Manu parrotlet or Amazonian parrotlet is a species of parrotlet native to the western Amazon basin, from southern Peru to northwest Bolivia. It is found in lowland forests near bamboo and rivers....
Where can I report a Amazonian Parrotlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Amazonian Parrotlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amapar1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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