Dusky-billed Parrotlet

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Dusky-billed Parrotlet (<em>Forpus modestus</em>) is a species of African & New World Parrots (<em>Psittacidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Dusky-billed Parrotlet (Forpus modestus) is a species of African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Forpus; binomial: Forpus modestus; authority: (Cabanis, 1849).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Correct species name of Dusky-billed Parrotlet is modestus not sclateri (Pacheco & Whitney 2006; H&M 3rd corrigenda 8).

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