Parrots (Psittacidae)

Socorro Parakeet (Aratinga brevipes) - HBW 4, p. 429

French: Conure de Socorro German: Socorrosittich Spanish: Aratinga de Socorro
Other common names: Socorro Conure

Taxonomy: Conurus holochlorus var. brevipes Lawrence, 1871, Socorro Island.
Very closely related to and usually considered conspecific with A. holochlora, but vocal, structural and plumage differences combine to suggest specific status appropriate. Monotypic.

Distribution: Socorro I, off SW Mexico.

Endangered

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A long cut with several calls from a flock, both perched and in flight Locality Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico (Northern) (Monotypic species)
monicayhector 4 May 1991 3 years ago 2