Short-tailed Parrot

Short-tailed Parrot

Graydidascalus brachyurus

Least Concern
Wingspan
27.6 cm
Weight
195.5 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes

The Short-tailed Parrot (Graydidascalus brachyurus) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 195.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 27.6 cm 10.9 in
Weight 195.5 g 6.90 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Family Psittacidae (True Parrots)
Genus Graydidascalus
Species Graydidascalus brachyurus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Chinese 短尾鸚哥
French Caïque à queue courte
German Kurzschwanzpapagei
Japanese ヨツボシミドリインコ
Portuguese curica-verde

Distribution

Short-tailed Parrot has been recorded in 3 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Short-tailed Parrot endangered?
The Short-tailed Parrot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Short-tailed Parrot?
The Short-tailed Parrot has a wingspan of 27.6 cm, weight of 195.5 g.
What order and family does the Short-tailed Parrot belong to?
The Short-tailed Parrot (Graydidascalus brachyurus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.

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