Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet

The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet (Touit purpuratus) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Touit purpuratus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. residing in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and humid montane forests.. it feeds mainly on fruits and Ficus figs. It is very gregarious and generally seen in groups of 12-40 birds. The Spot-winged Parrotlet is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. More

Did You Know?The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet nests in a variety of places, including arboreal termitaria, or termite nests in trees. WPT Members Only Resources Please log-in now to find more parrot research, resources and tools. Join Now Find more research You will gain access to 400+ pages of additional research, access to parrot experts and other downloadable resources... More

Did You Know?The Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet nests in a variety of places, including arboreal termitaria, or termite nests in trees. Species Profile Genus: Touit Species: purpurata Size: Adult Weight: 17cm (6.6 in) 54-66g (1.9-2.3 oz) Races including nominate: two: T.p. purpurata, T.p. viridiceps Colourization Adult: T.p. More

Sapphire-rumped ParrotletBirds in Suriname = - Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet Picture of an eating Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet, made by Dennis Binda in Suriname in 2008. The parrotlet is eating from a fruit of the Clusia grandiflora (Abrasa in Surinamese), a common strangler liana, that it likes very much, as can be appreciated also from the picture. Many other birds will come to the ripe fruit as for instance honeycreepers and woodpeckers. More