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Yellow-faced Parrotlet

Yellow-faced Parrotlet

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The Yellow-faced Parrotlet is a small, distinct parrotlet endemic to the Marañón Valley of northern Peru, recognizable by its bright yellow face and green body. It is an endangered species.
Where to spot
Dry scrub and arid forests in the Marañón Valley of northern Peru. Highly localized habitat.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive yellow face and green body. Listen for its high-pitched, somewhat reedy calls. Requires dedicated searching in its specific habitat.
When to spot
Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon when foraging. Observation is challenging due to its rarity. It is a resident.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forpus xanthops -AFA show bird-8b.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forpus xanthops -AFA show bird-8c.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forpus xanthops -pet on cage-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forpus xanthops -upper body-8a-1c.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forpus xanthops -upper body-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Forpus xanthops 1895.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Taphrolesbia griseiventris & Forpus xanthops 1895.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Yellow-faced Parrotlet's restricted range in a specific dry valley makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation.
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