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Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet

Touit purpuratus

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Rarely observed perched (and photographed), the Sapphire-rumped Parrotlet (Touit purpuratus, Apuim-de-costas-azuis) is a tiny canopy dwelling parrot of the Amazon rainforest. A pair taped in close provided one of many highlights last week in Manaus!

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