Parrots (Psittacidae)

Madarasz's Tiger-parrot (Psittacella madaraszi) - HBW 4, p. 388

French: Perruche de Madarasz German: Madaraszpapagei Spanish: Lorito-tigre de Madarasz
Other common names: Madarasz's Parrot, Plain-breasted Little Tiger-parrot

Taxonomy: Psittacella madarászi A. B. Meyer, 1886, south-eastern spurs of the Owen Stanley Range, New Guinea.
Four subspecies recognized.

Subspecies and Distribution:

  • major Rothschild, 1936 - Weyland Mts and N slopes of Snow Mts, WC New Guinea.
  • hallstromi Mayr & Gilliard, 1951 - C New Guinea.
  • huonensis Mayr & Rand, 1935 - Huon Peninsula.
  • madaraszi A. B. Meyer, 1886 - SE New Guinea.

  • Least Concern
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