Modest Tiger Parrot
Psittacella modesta
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The modest tiger parrot (Psittacella modesta) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is found in the Arfak Mountains and New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Modest tiger parrot
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
