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Modest Tiger Parrot  (Psittacella modesta)

Also Known As: Modest Ground Parrot, Barred Little Parrot
 
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Did You Know?
The genus Psittacella, the group which the Modest Tiger Parrot resides, is one of the least-known groups of parrots in the world.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
>50,000

Range:
P.m. modesta: Mountains of Vogelkop, W Irian Jaya.
P.m. collaris: Southern slopes of Snow Mountains, Irian Jaya.
P.m. subcollaris: Northern slopes of Snow Mountains, Irian Jaya, east to longitude 145 deg E in C Papua New Guinea.

Habitat:
Found from 1700-2800m (5576-9184 ft) in montane rainforest, moss forest, forest edge and secondary growth forest.

Threat Summary:
None at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Diet includes seeds and small fruits.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Is a quiet bird found singly or in pairs, creeping slowly through the mid or lower storey forest. Is fairly approachable in the wild, only flying a short distance away when disturbed. Resident.

Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available

Breeding Season:
June

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E090.htm&Pic=090_1.JPG