[2] Measuring around 15 cm (5.9 in) in length, it is a smallish, stout parrot with a large bill and stubby tail.

The adult male is green overall, with more yellowish underparts and a pale blue face and collar and wing primaries.

[4] It lives in primary or secondary forests, ,mangroves and plantations with available termite mounds up 1,000 meters above sea level.

The IUCN Red List has assessed this bird as least-concern species as it is common throughout its range and is found throughout the entire Philippines.

However, this species is trapped for the pet trade despite its relatively low survivability in comparison with other parrots.