About the Dusky-billed Parrotlet
The dusky-billed parrotlet, also known as Sclater's parrotlet, is a small species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is the nominate species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Forpus modestus |
| Species Codes | dubpar1, DBPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky-billed Parrotlet belong to?
The Dusky-billed Parrotlet (Forpus modestus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Dusky-billed Parrotlet?
The dusky-billed parrotlet, also known as Sclater's parrotlet, is a small species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is the nominate species....
Where can I report a Dusky-billed Parrotlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky-billed Parrotlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dubpar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World and African Parrots 183 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
183
Species in Family
114
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