Painted Tiger Parrot
Psittacella picta
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The painted tiger parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is mainly found in Papua New Guinea.
The painted tiger parrot (Psittacella picta) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
It is mainly found in Papua New Guinea.
Description
The painted tiger parrot has green wings and tail, red cap, yellow eye, red rump and tiger stripes on its back and belly.
Distribution & population
The total population of the painted tiger parrot is unknown, but wildlife surveys indicate that the population is stable and locally common. It is found throughout much of the Bismarck Range and Owen Stanley Range in the provinces of Western Province, Hela Province, Enga Province, Southern Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Chimbu Province, Eastern Highlands Province, Morobe Province, Central Province, Oro Province, and Milne Bay Province.
Ecology
The painted tiger parrot occurs in montane and subalpine forests and shrub at elevations of 2,400-4,000 m. Often, this species is seen in cautiously feeding in low bushes, eating a variety of seeds, berries, and small fruits of dacrydium conifers. It is also known to feed alongside Madarasz's tiger parrot. When startled, it flies into the canopy. This species is usually seen in pairs of groups of up to six birds.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Psittacella
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Psittacella picta (Painted Tiger Parrot) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by John Gerrard Keulemans (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Psittacella picta (Painted Tiger Parrot) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Psittacella picta, commonly known as the Painted Tiger Parrot, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Psittacella picta (Painted Tiger Parrot) belong to?
- Psittacella picta (Painted Tiger Parrot) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Psittacella picta (Painted Tiger Parrot)?
- The plumage of Psittacella picta (Painted Tiger Parrot) combines these colours: Green, Red, and Yellow.
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