- Golden-tailed Parrotlet
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Golden-tailed Parrotlet Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittacidae Genus: Touit Species: T. surdus Binomial name Touit surdus
(Kuhl, 1820)Synonyms Touit surda (lapsus)
The Golden-tailed Parrotlet (Touit surdus) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is endemic to Brazil.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Touit surdus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.
External links
- World Parrot Trust Parrot Encyclopedia - Species Profiles
- BirdLife Species Factsheet.
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