About the Green-rumped Parrotlet
The green-rumped parrotlet, also known as the green-rumped parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae that is found in northeastern South America and the Caribbean island of Trinidad. The green-rumped parrotlet occurs from northern Venezuela eastwards to the lower Amazon in Brazil, Also Suriname and has been introduced to Curaçao, Jamaica and Barbados. It prefers semi-open lowland areas and is also sometimes present in city parks. There are five subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Forpus passerinus |
| Species Codes | grrpar1, GRUP, GRPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-rumped Parrotlet belong to?
The Green-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus passerinus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Green-rumped Parrotlet?
The green-rumped parrotlet, also known as the green-rumped parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae that is found in northeastern South America and the Caribbean island of Trinidad. The green-rumped parrotlet occurs from northern Venezuela eastwards to the lower Amazon in Brazil, A...
Where can I report a Green-rumped Parrotlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-rumped Parrotlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grrpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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