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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psittacella brehmii |
| Species Codes | brtpar2, BTPA, BRTP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brehm's Tiger-Parrot belong to?
The Brehm's Tiger-Parrot (Psittacella brehmii) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Brehm's Tiger-Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Brehm's Tiger-Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brtpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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