Appearance
It has a total length of about 24 cm. It is overall green with a large dark bill and, as suggested by its name, a very short tail. Adults show a small maroon-red spot on the shoulder and at the base of the outer tail-feathers, but typically neither are easy to see.Naming
The closest relative is the yellow-faced parrot and the members of the genus "Pionus".Status
The species is considered safe at the moment.Habitat
As suggested by its range, it is associated with the specific forest and woodland types growing near major rivers, although it also extends into the coastal deltas of French Guiana and Amapá, Brazil.References:
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