About the Golden-tailed Parrotlet
The Golden-tailed Parrotlet (Touit surdus) is a species of bird in the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 183 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code gotpar2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Touit surdus |
| Species Codes | gotpar2, GTPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-tailed Parrotlet belong to?
The Golden-tailed Parrotlet (Touit surdus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Golden-tailed Parrotlet?
The Golden-tailed Parrotlet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Golden-tailed Parrotlet?
The Golden-tailed Parrotlet is a member of the New World and African Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Golden-tailed Parrotlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-tailed Parrotlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gotpar2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World and African Parrots 183 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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