Amazonian Parrotlet
Nannopsittaca dachilleae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusNannopsittaca (Amazonian Parrotlets)
- SpeciesNannopsittaca dachilleae (Amazonian Parrotlet)
About the Amazonian Parrotlet
The Manu parrotlet (Nannopsittaca dachilleae) or Amazonian parrotlet is a species of parrotlet native to the western Amazon basin, from southern Peru to northwest Bolivia. It is found in lowland forests near bamboo and rivers.
It is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. The Manu parrotlet was discovered in 1985 by John P. O'Neill, Charles A. Munn, and Irma Franke while exploring the Manú River in the Manú National Park in eastern Peru. The new species was named after the scientists' colleague, conservationist and journalist Barbara D'Achille.
The generic name is from Latin nānus dwarf, from Greek nanos dwarf + Latin psittaca feminine of psittacus parrot, from Greek psittakos parrot; dachilleae a Latinized form of the surname d'Achille, hence the "dwarf parrot of d'Achille".
The upper parts, nape, auriculars, dorsum, tertials, wing covers, rump, upper-tail, and rectrices are bright green. The forehead, anterior crown, and ores are a pale blue. The malar area, breast, belly, and under-tail are a paler more yellowish green. No sexual dimorphism has been described as yet.
The bird was consistently measured to be in flocks... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Amazonian Parrotlet in Manu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Amazonian Parrotlet in Manu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Amazonian Parrotlet sighting in Manu National Park, based on 82 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Amazonian Parrotlet in Manu National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Amazonian Parrotlet in Manu National Park in our monthly data.