Short-tailed Parrot
NameShort-tailed Parrot
Common NameShort-tailed Parrot
Scientific NameGraydidascalus brachyurus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)135
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, with a short, square-tipped tail. The primaries show some blue, and there is a small red patch at the bend of the wing, often concealed. The bill is pale, and the iris is reddish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, squeaky notes and chattering calls, often given in flight or while perched.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, primarily in the Amazon basin.
Identifying Featuresshort tail, entirely green plumage, pale bill, red iris
Description
This small, stocky parrot is almost entirely green, characterized by its notably short tail. It typically forages in the canopy of lowland forests, often in pairs or small groups.
