About the Mexican Parrotlet
The Mexican parrotlet, also known as the turquoise-rumped parrotlet or the Mexican blue-rumped parrotlet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Forpus cyanopygius |
| Species Codes | mexpar1, MEPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mexican Parrotlet belong to?
The Mexican Parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mexican Parrotlet?
The Mexican Parrotlet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mexican Parrotlet?
The Mexican parrotlet, also known as the turquoise-rumped parrotlet or the Mexican blue-rumped parrotlet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae....
Where can I report a Mexican Parrotlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Mexican Parrotlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mexpar1, 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
972
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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