Short-tailed Parrot
Short-tailed Parrot
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The Short-tailed Parrot is a small to medium-sized parrot with predominantly green plumage and a distinctive short tail. It is found in the Amazon basin.
Where to spot
Humid lowland rainforests, particularly near water bodies like rivers and oxbow lakes, throughout the Amazon basin in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive short tail in flight. Listen for its loud, screeching calls, which often betray its presence. They tend to fly high above the canopy.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen flying swiftly in small flocks. It is a resident species.
Where to spot
Humid lowland rainforests, particularly near water bodies like rivers and oxbow lakes, throughout the Amazon basin in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive short tail in flight. Listen for its loud, screeching calls, which often betray its presence. They tend to fly high above the canopy.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen flying swiftly in small flocks. It is a resident species.
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Wikimedia Commons
The Short-tailed Parrot's unusually short tail gives it a compact, almost stubby appearance, distinguishing it from other parrots in its range.
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- 191 (Seen in the last 3 months)
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- 19 hours ago
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