Riparian Parrotlet

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Riparian Parrotlet (<em>Forpus crassirostris</em>) is a species of African & New World Parrots (<em>Psittacidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Riparian Parrotlet (Forpus crassirostris) is a species of African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Forpus; binomial: Forpus crassirostris; authority: (Taczanowski, 1883).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

F. crassirostris is split from F. xanthopterygius (Smith et al. 2013; SACC 873A). Change English name from Large-billed Parrotlet to Riparian Parrotlet (SACC 901).

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