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Birdsong field guide

Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet

Forpus xanthopterygius

The Cobalt-rumped Parrotlet is a diminutive, vibrant green parrot native to South America, notable for the striking blue plumage found on males.

What it sounds like

A series of high-pitched, metallic 'chee-chee' or 'tsit' notes, often delivered in a rapid, chattering sequence.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. JAYRSON ARAUJO DE OLIVEIRA · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Sexual dimorphism is prominent, with males displaying vivid cobalt-blue on their rumps and wing coverts while females are entirely green.
Measuring only 12 to 13 centimeters in length, they are among the smallest members of the Psittacidae family.
They are highly social birds, typically seen in noisy flocks of 20 or more individuals foraging for grass seeds and fruits.
This species is known to nest in unconventional locations, including abandoned termite mounds and hollow fence posts.
They have adapted well to human presence and are frequently found in urban parks and residential gardens in major Brazilian cities.

Habitat

Scrublands, open woodlands, savannas, and urban green spaces.

Range

Eastern and southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northern Argentina.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Dusky-billed ParrotletForpus modestus Green-rumped ParrotletForpus passerinus Mexican ParrotletForpus cyanopygius Pacific ParrotletForpus coelestis Riparian ParrotletForpus crassirostris Spectacled ParrotletForpus conspicillatus Turquoise-winged ParrotletForpus spengeli Yellow-faced ParrotletForpus xanthops

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