Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet

Touit huetii

The Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet (Touit huetii) is a small, colorful parrot native to the Amazon rainforest. These parrotlets are known for their vibrant plumage, with a bright green body, red shoulders, and blue and yellow accents. They are social birds, often found in small flocks, and are known for their playful and inquisitive nature. Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlets feed on a variety of fruits, seeds, and vegetation, and are important seed dispersers in their ecosystem. They are threatened by habitat loss and capture for the pet trade, and conservation efforts are underway to protect their remaining habitat.

Habitat: Amazon rainforest