About the Short-tailed Parrot
The short-tailed parrot is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Graydidascalus brachyurus |
| Species Codes | shtpar2, STPA |
| Conservation | Appendix II |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Parrot belong to?
The Short-tailed Parrot (Graydidascalus brachyurus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Parrot?
The short-tailed parrot is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Peru....
Where can I report a Short-tailed Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtpar2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World and African Parrots 183 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
183
Species in Family
214
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