Forpus cyanopygius
Meet the mexican parrotlet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.
Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.
The Mexican parrotlet (Forpus cyanopygius), also known as the turquoise-rumped parrotlet or the Mexican blue-rumped parrotlet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. There are two subspecies: Grayson's parrotlet or the Tres Marias parrotlet (F. c. insularis) and F. c. cyanopygius.
AviList v2025b records this species as near threatened. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Image: Ron Knight from Seaford, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Original file and full credit · CC BY 2.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.
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