Dusky-billed Parrotlet

The dusky-billed parrotlet (Forpus modestus), also known as Sclater's parrotlet, is a small species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is the nominate species (F. m. modestus). There is one subspecies: Forpus modestus sclateri. == Subspecies == == Distribution and habitat == The dusky-billed parrotlet is found in the Amazon rainforest in South America, where it is locally fairly common; it also occurs in the Andes and the Amazonian foothills, the Amazon River outlet, and Marajo Island. Dusky-billed parrotlets prefer lowland tropical rainforest edges and clearings, riparian zones, secondary habitats, and savanna. They seem to favor seasonally-flooding forests. They are not found at altitudes higher than 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level. == Conservation == According to the IUCN Red List, dusky-billed parrotlets are a species of Least Concern. Their population size is unknown, but is believed to be stable. === Threats === Unlike many members of the genus Forpus, they are not captured for the parrot trade, and they are relatively unaffected by deforestation. There are many protected areas throughout their range. == Behavior == === Social === Dusky-billed parrotlets are usually found in flocks of up to 100 birds outside of their breeding season; otherwise, they…