Nannopsittaca panychlora
The Tepui Parrotlet (Nannopsittaca panychlora) is a diminutive and highly specialized member of the parrot family, Psittacidae, endemic to the unique flat-topped mountains known as Tepuis in northern South America. Measuring approximately 14 cm (5.5 inches) in length and weighing around 40-50 grams, its plumage is predominantly vibrant emerald green, often appearing slightly brighter on the face and underparts. Distinctive field marks include a subtle yellowish wash on the forehead and cheeks...
Inhabits humid montane and cloud forests, shrubby woodlands, and forest edges on the summits and slopes of Tepuis, typically between 800 and 2,200 meters elevation.
Primarily feeds on a variety of small fruits, berries, seeds, and flower nectar, foraging actively in the forest canopy and understory.
Tepui Parrotlets are diurnal and generally gregarious, often observed in small, cohesive flocks of 10 to 30 individuals, sometimes even larger outside the breeding season. They are highly active, spending their days foraging energetically among the canopy and subcanopy vegetation. Foraging involv...
The Tepui Parrotlet is a resident species, exclusively found within the isolated Tepui formations of the Guiana Shield in northern South America. Its primary distribution lies across southeastern Venezuela, particularly in Bolívar and Amazonas states, extending into western Guyana and northern Br...
Least Concern
- The Tepui Parrotlet is named after its unique habitat, the ancient, table-top mountains called Tepuis, found primarily in Venezuela. - It is one of only two species in the genus Nannopsittaca, with its relative, the Amazonian Parrotlet, found in a very different lowland habitat. - Despite its s...