About the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet
The Turquoise-winged Parrotlet (Forpus spengeli) 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 buwpar1 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 spengeli |
| Species Codes | buwpar1, TWPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet belong to?
The Turquoise-winged Parrotlet (Forpus spengeli) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet?
The Turquoise-winged 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 Turquoise-winged Parrotlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Turquoise-winged Parrotlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buwpar1, or on iNaturalist.