Short-tailed Parrot
Graydidascalus brachyurus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The short-tailed parrot (Graydidascalus brachyurus) 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southeastern Colombia to eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and Brazil north of the Amazon.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Short-tailed parrot
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
