Spot-winged Parrotlet, Touit stictopterus. Rare, in canopy and borders of montane forest  in the subtropical zone on the east slope of the Andes . Few records in Ecuador and the status is considerated  as vulnerable.

This species was recorded in southern Ecuador in the Nagaritza river región. A group of 6 parrotlets was seen among adults and juvenils. feeding silenty. 

Photography by Vayun Tiwari. Vivek Tiwari. 

Exploraves. Pablo Andrade

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10 days trip: Southern Ecuador, endemic, specialties: Buenaventura Reserve (choco región: Long-wattled Umbrellabird), remote forest of cerro de arcos (blue-throated hillstar). Saraguro, Acacana Mountain: Crescent-faced Antpitta, Tapichalaca Reserve :Jocotoco Antpitta. Copalinga Reserve.