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Green Rumped Parrotlets
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The Green Rumped Parrotlets (Deliciosus or also called Delicate Green Rumped Parrotlets) are getting more and more attention. This is not only due to the fact they are the world's smallest Parrot, but also because of their intriguing subtle behaviour towards each other. Green Rumped Parrotlets are slightly more shy and gentle than their Pacific cousins. Green Rumps can be frightened by new things and may take a few days to settle into their new surroundings and begin eating a wide variety of foods. But once acclimated, they possess just as much personality as the Pacific parrotlet. Green Rumps sweet, gentle personalities make them good birds for children.
History
The Green Rumped Parrotlet has been known since 1758, they are the longest known Parrotlet by far by Europeans. This is due to the fact they exist in the coastal areas in South America - Northern Brazil along both sides of the Amazon from lower Rio Madeira east to Rio Anapú and north of Amazon to area around Macapá in state of Amapá.
Distinguishing Green Rumped Males from Females
Male Green Rumps are green with a brighter green at the cheeks, underside of the body and behind the neck. Lower back, rump and upper tail are bright emerald green. Underside of wings and edge of wing are blue.
Female Green Rumps have yellowish colorings on forehead; some more than other. The same as the male but without the blue markings
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The Green-rumped Parrotlet aka Guiana Parrotlet (Forpus passerinus passerinus or Forpus guianensis ) is restricted to French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana. The birds introduced to Martinique may also have been of this race.
Personality
The Green-rump Parrotlet is one of the least aggressive parrotlets and is, therefore, often considered as an alternative to the more bold and territorial Pacific Parrotlet. The Green-ump is very shy (especially initially and with new people), and they are very gentle creatures. They need a safe and stable environment to thrive. The Pacific Parrotlet is more resilient in its nature.
Description
The male is mainly emerald-green in coloration, over the forehead and cheeks, with a grayish suffusion to the nape and hindneck. The underparts are also emerald-green, as is the lower back and rump, although pale blue suffusion may be apparent on the green of the lower back. The bend of the wing and the carpal edge (= leading edge of the wing at the "shoulder") are blue. Both the under wing-coverts and the primary coverts are violet-blue, with the secondaries (shorter, upper "arm" feathers) being a paler shade of blue. The lower surface of the flight feathers is bluish green, while the tail feathers are entirely green, but of a paler shade underneath. The beak is whitish pink and the legs are pinkish. The eyes (irises) are dark brown.
Hens can be distinguished easily because they lack the blue plumage evident in cocks. The forehead is also more brightly colored, being a strong shade of yellowish green.
Young Birds resemble adults in appearance.
Personality
The Green-rump Parrotlet is one of the least aggressive parrotlets and is, therefore, often considered as an alternative to the more bold and territorial Pacific Parrotlet. The Green-ump is very shy (especially initially and with new people), and they are very gentle creatures. They need a safe and stable environment to thrive. The Pacific Parrotlet is more resilient in its nature.
Description
The male is mainly emerald-green in coloration, over the forehead and cheeks, with a grayish suffusion to the nape and hindneck. The underparts are also emerald-green, as is the lower back and rump, although pale blue suffusion may be apparent on the green of the lower back. The bend of the wing and the carpal edge (= leading edge of the wing at the "shoulder") are blue. Both the under wing-coverts and the primary coverts are violet-blue, with the secondaries (shorter, upper "arm" feathers) being a paler shade of blue. The lower surface of the flight feathers is bluish green, while the tail feathers are entirely green, but of a paler shade underneath. The beak is whitish pink and the legs are pinkish. The eyes (irises) are dark brown.
Hens can be distinguished easily because they lack the blue plumage evident in cocks. The forehead is also more brightly colored, being a strong shade of yellowish green.
Young Birds resemble adults in appearance.
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