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Birdsong field guide

Yellow-faced Parrotlet

Forpus xanthops

The Yellow-faced Parrotlet is a small, vibrant parrot endemic to the arid Marañón Valley of Peru, distinguished by its bright yellow face and larger size relative to its congeners.

What it sounds like

Rapid, high-pitched twittering and metallic 'chit-it' notes, typically more melodic than other Forpus species.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Wilson Diaz · PeruCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the largest member of the genus Forpus, reaching a length of approximately 14.5 centimeters.
The species displays sexual dimorphism, with males possessing extensive cobalt-blue plumage on the lower back and wings that is duller or absent in females.
Unlike most parrotlets that favor humid forests, this species is specifically adapted to arid scrublands and cactus-dominated environments.
It is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN due to its extremely restricted range and historical pressure from the illegal pet trade.
They are opportunistic nesters, utilizing sites ranging from tree hollows and cactus cavities to crevices in vertical sandbanks.

Habitat

Arid tropical scrub, riparian thickets, and cactus-strewn desert hillsides.

Range

Endemic to the upper Marañón River valley in north-central Peru.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Cobalt-rumped ParrotletForpus xanthopterygius Dusky-billed ParrotletForpus modestus Green-rumped ParrotletForpus passerinus Mexican ParrotletForpus cyanopygius Pacific ParrotletForpus coelestis Riparian ParrotletForpus crassirostris Spectacled ParrotletForpus conspicillatus Turquoise-winged ParrotletForpus spengeli

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