Tawny-breasted Parrotlet

Nannopsittaca panychlora

The Tawny-breasted Parrotlet (Nannopsittaca panychlora) is a small, colorful parrot species native to the Andean cloud forests of South America. These parrotlets are characterized by their vibrant plumage, with a predominantly green body, a tawny breast, and blue primary feathers. They are highly social birds, often found in flocks, and are known for their playful and inquisitive nature. Tawny-breasted Parrotlets primarily feed on a variety of fruits, seeds, and vegetation. They are important seed dispersers in their native habitat, contributing to the ecological balance of the cloud forest ecosystem. Due to habitat loss and capture for the pet trade, the conservation status of the Tawny-breasted Parrotlet is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Andean cloud forests