About the Mexican Parrotlet
The Mexican Parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius) is a species of bird in the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 183 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code mexpar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Forpus cyanopygius |
| Species Codes | mexpar1, MEPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mexican Parrotlet belong to?
The Mexican Parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Mexican Parrotlet?
The Mexican Parrotlet is a member of the New World and African Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Mexican Parrotlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Mexican Parrotlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mexpar1, or on iNaturalist.