Painted Tiger Parrot
A species of Tiger Parrots Scientific name : Psittacella picta Genus : Tiger Parrots
Painted Tiger Parrot, A species of Tiger Parrots
Botanical name: Psittacella picta
Genus: Tiger Parrots
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Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The painted tiger parrot has green wings and tail, red cap, yellow eye, red rump and tiger stripes on its back and belly. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Painted Tiger Parrot primarily feeds on seeds, small hard berries, and fruits of Dacrydium conifers. They forage in small trees and shrubs, occasionally alongside P. madaraszi, displaying flexibility in social feeding.
Habitat
Painted Tiger Parrot primarily resides in montane forests rich with subalpine shrubbery, often beside open grasslands where they may be encountered. This species shows a preference for environments that include a mix of forest growth and adjacent grassy areas. They are also found in areas with secondary growth, indicating a resilience to some ecological changes in their habitat. The general environmental conditions are characterized by a combination of dense vegetation and clearings at high altitudes.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
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.
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Tiger Parrots Species
Painted Tiger Parrot 
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