The cliff parakeet (Myiopsitta luchsi) is a small species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It occurs in Andean valleys of central Bolivia between 1,000[1] /1,300[2] and 3,000 m ASL, roughly from southeastern La Paz to the northern Chuquisaca department. Many taxonomic authorities (including the American Ornithological Society), consider it to be a subspecies of the monk parakeet, while others consider it distinct.
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It is smaller in size, with clearer plumage pattern: no scalloping on breast, underparts brighter yellow, underwing lighter. The base of the maxilla is dark.
References
- ↑ Tony Juniper, Mike Parr: Parrots: A Guide to Parrots of the World (= Helm Identification Guides). Christopher Helm, London 1998, ISBN 1-873403-40-2, S. 475–476, plate 62.
- ↑ Nigel J. Collar: [[Handbook of Birds of the World]]. Volume 4: Sandgrouse to Cuckoos. Hrsg.: Josep del Hoyo. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. 1997, ISBN 84-87334-22-9.