About the Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet
The scarlet-shouldered parrotlet, also known as the red-winged parrotlet or Huet's parrotlet, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela, possibly in Suriname, and as a vagrant to Trinidad and Tobago.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Touit huetii |
| Species Codes | scspar1, SSPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet belong to?
The Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet (Touit huetii) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet?
The scarlet-shouldered parrotlet, also known as the red-winged parrotlet or Huet's parrotlet, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela, possibly in Suriname, a...
Where can I report a Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scspar1, or on iNaturalist.
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