Mexican Parrotlet
Species Background and Origin The Mexican Parrotlet , scientifically known as Forpus cyanopygius, is a small parrot native to the western regions of Mexico. It belongs to the family Psittacidae and is one of the less common parrotlet species in captivity. This bird is slightly larger than the Pacific parrotlet , reaching about 5.5 to 6 inches in length, and weighs between 30 and 35 grams.
The Mexican parrotlet , known scientifically as Forpus cyanopygius, is a charming and diminutive parrot species , with the males distinguished by their delightful turquoise accents on the rumps, wings, and occasionally around the head.

Mexican parrotlet
Mexican parrotlets are endemic to western Mexico. Their range extends from southern Sonora to Colima. [5] This species is the northernmost member of the genus Forpus. [3] Though they are non-migratory, they wander throughout their range to follow the blooming and growth patterns of the plants they prefer to feed on. [4] Natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry scrublands, deciduous ...

Mexican Parrotlet
From a conservation perspective the Mexican Parrotlet is currently considered to be Near Threatened which is largely attributed to its limited range. They are also heavily targeted by the illegal cagebird trade and are the second most captured parrot species in Mexico with approximately 10,000 individuals captured illegally annually which has ...
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