Golden-tailed Parrotlet

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Golden-tailed Parrotlet (<em>Touit surdus</em>) is a species of African & New World Parrots (<em>Psittacidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Golden-tailed Parrotlet (Touit surdus) is a species of African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Touit; binomial: Touit surdus; authority: (Kuhl, 1820).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Treat species as monotypic; includes chryseurus (Collar 1997; Juniper & Parr 1998; Forshaw 2006).

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