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Brehm's tiger parrot is the largest species in the genus Psittacella and is about 24 cm (9.4 in) in length and weighs between 94 and 120 g (3.3 and 4.2 oz). It is mainly green with a dull olive-brown head, transverse yellow and black bars on the back and rump, and red undertail coverts. Its irises are red, and its beak is blueish-grey fading to white at the tip. Its legs are grey. The male has a yellow stripe on the sides of its neck and a green breast without barring. Females lack the yellow stripe on the neck and have a yellow and black striped breast.
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When to see the Brehm's Tiger Parrot
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Where to see the Brehm's Tiger Parrot
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About the Brehm's Tiger Parrot
Brehm's tiger parrot, also known as Brehm's ground parrot, is a small mainly green parrot found in the highlands of New Guinea, from 1,500-2,600m. The species is named after Alfred Brehm (1829–1884), a German traveller and collector.
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Easily confused with
Modest Tiger ParrotPsittacella modestaThe modest tiger parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
Painted Tiger ParrotPsittacella pictaThe painted tiger parrot has green wings and tail, red cap, yellow eye, red rump and tiger stripes on its back and belly.
Madarasz's Tiger ParrotPsittacella madarasziMadarasz's tiger parrot is a relatively small parrot, with a height of about 14 cm and an average weight of around 34–44 grams.
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