Characterization: It is the smallest representative of the Psittacidae family in Brazil, measuring about 12cm in length. It has green plumage, the male has a large blue area on its wings and lower back, and the female has a yellow head and flanks.

Distribution: Northeast, eastern and southern Brazil to Paraguay and Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia.

Habitat: Edge of the woods.

Habits: Diurnal, this bird gathers in flocks to sleep and, when threatened, it often hangs up upside down.

Diet: This species is herbivorous, more specifically a granivore, feeding on seeds.

Breeding: It lays its eggs in Rufous Hornero nests (Furnarius rufus), in termite mound hollows, and in Red-rumped Cacique nests (Cacicus haemorrhous).

In the UFRA area: Because it was only seen 7 times, it is considered little frequent in the studied areas. Its occurrence was limited to restored native forests, the only habitat it was found in.