Brehm's Tiger Parrot
NameBrehm's Tiger Parrot
Common NameBrehm's Tiger Parrot
Scientific NamePsittacella brehmii
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)107
Plumage DetailsThis parrot has an olive-brown to brownish-grey cap, bright green upperparts with black barring on the mantle and back, and yellowish-green underparts with prominent black barring. It features a conspicuous red rump patch, a green tail, and a pale blue-grey bill with a darker tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, shrill, and often repeated calls, typically a series of 'tsit-tsit-tsit' or 'swee-swee-swee' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane regions of New Guinea, found at elevations typically between 1,500 and 3,800 meters.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive black and yellow-green barring on underparts and back, Olive-brown head, Conspicuous red rump patch, Pale blue-grey bill, Found in high-altitude montane forests
Description
The Brehm's Tiger Parrot is a medium-sized, vibrantly colored parrot known for its distinctive black and yellow-green barring on its underparts and back. It inhabits high-altitude montane forests of New Guinea, often feeding on seeds and fruits in the undergrowth or on the ground.
