Green-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus passerinus)

The Green-rumped Parrotlet (Forpus passerinus) is a small Neotropical parrot. It is one of seven species in the genus Forpus and is found in Northeastern South America.

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They are found in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, northern Brazil and the Caribbean island of Trinidad.  I was lucky enough to spot a few at Aripo Livestock Station in Trinidad.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT GREEN-RUMPED PARROTLETS

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World Parrot Trust

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These tiny little beauties can be hard to spot, look how they lend in with the trees!