Tepui Parrotlet

Nannopsittaca panychlora

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Tepui Parrotlet
Photo: J G Keulemans · Public domain

The tepui parrotlet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in the tepuis of northern Brazil, western Guyana, and southern Venezuela.

The tepui parrotlet (Nannopsittaca panychlora) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.

It is found in the tepuis of northern Brazil, western Guyana, and southern Venezuela.

Description

It is light green with brown eyes. Its tail is short and round.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical, or tropical moist montane forest from 750 to 2,200 meters elevation.

Text adapted from Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Where it lives

Plumage colours

Distribution

Distribution map of Nannopsittaca panychlora
Map by Cephas · CC BY-SA 4.0

Taxonomy

Genus
Nannopsittaca
Conservation status
Least concern

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Illustration gallery

6 illustrations of Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.

  • Watercolor illustration: Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet)
    Watercolor
  • Vintage plate illustration: Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet)
    Vintage plate
  • Ink illustration: Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet)
    Ink
  • Oil illustration: Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet)
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  • Realistic illustration: Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet)
    Realistic
  • Colored pencil illustration: Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet)
    Colored pencil

Illustrations based on the photograph by J G Keulemans (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet) endangered?
The IUCN Red List places Nannopsittaca panychlora, commonly known as the Tepui Parrotlet, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
Where does Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet) live?
Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet) is found in Brazil and South America.
What family does Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet) belong to?
Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
What colour is Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet)?
The plumage of Nannopsittaca panychlora (Tepui Parrotlet) combines these colours: Green and Brown.

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