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Madarasz's Tiger Parrot (Psittacella madaraszi)
Also Known As: Madarasz's Ground Parrot, Plain-breasted Little Parrot
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Did You Know?
The Psittacella group of parrots are coloured like no others in the parrot world; their prominently barred plumage is the reason for the "tiger" name.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:>50,000
Range:
P.m. madaraszi: Mountains of SE Papua New Guinea, west in north to Mount Misim in south to Angabunga River.
P.m. huonensis: Mountains of Huon Peninsula, N Papua New Guinea.
P.m. hallstromi: Central Highlands, Papua New Guinea, west to Hindenburg Range, Irian Jaya.
P.m. major: Weyland Mountains and northern slopes of Snow Mountains, Irian Jaya.
Habitat:
Found from 1100-2500m (3575-8200 ft) in forest, secondary growth forest and occasionally partly cleared areas, particularly Nothofagus sp. or beech forest.
Threat Summary:
None at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on seeds, fruit, hard berries and leaf pulp.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Seen alone or in pairs foraging at different levels of the canopy. Have been observed in the company of Painted Parrots (Psittacella picta). Is quiet, slow-moving and inconspicuous, roosting in the lower canopy and stirring briefly at dusk to call.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
From June.
More Info Sites:
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/aa/aa0105_full.html
http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/madarasz.s.tiger-parrot.html
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