About the Brown-backed Parrotlet
The brown-backed parrotlet also known as the black-backed parrotlet, the black-eared parrotlet, and Wied's parrotlet, is a small green parrot found in south-eastern Brazil from Bahia to southern São Paulo. It has a dark brown mantle and back, brown ear coverts, and red outer tail with back tips. They frequent humid forest from 500–1,000 m (1,600–3,300 ft), and are mostly found in small flocks of 3–20 birds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Touit melanonotus |
| Species Codes | brbpar1, BBPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-backed Parrotlet belong to?
The Brown-backed Parrotlet (Touit melanonotus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Brown-backed Parrotlet?
The Brown-backed Parrotlet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Brown-backed Parrotlet?
The brown-backed parrotlet also known as the black-backed parrotlet, the black-eared parrotlet, and Wied's parrotlet, is a small green parrot found in south-eastern Brazil from Bahia to southern São Paulo. It has a dark brown mantle and back, brown ear coverts, and red outer tail with back tips. The...
Where can I report a Brown-backed Parrotlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-backed Parrotlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brbpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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