Mountain Racquet-tailed Parrot |
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Also known as: Montane Racquet-tailed Parrot, Montane Racquet-tail, Luzon Racquet-tail, Red-crowned Racquet-tailed Parrot
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Related publications: Prioniturus montanusSpecies Profile
Genus: Prioniturus | Species: montanus
Size:
30cm (11.7 in)
Weight:
100-140g (3.5-4.9 oz)
Subspecies including nominate:
one
Colour Adult:
Male-olive/brown rump, face blue, prominent red patch on crown. Central tail feathers green, racquets black/blue, side feathers dark blue tipped black. Bill blue/grey, eye brown. Female- as in male but entire head green.
Colour Juvenile:
As in female but with no tail shafts.
Call:
Loud, shrill sounds; when startled gives kak kak ak ak ak notes.
Listen NowMore Information:
Content Sources:
CITES
BirdLife International
Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Birds of the World
A Guide to Parrots of the World, Juniper and Parr, 1998
xeno-canto Montane Racquet-tailed Parrot, Galang, Romeo B., Jr. XC209445
Parrots: Status Survey and Conservation Plan 2000-2004, Snyder, McGowan, Gilardi and Grajal, 2000.
Parrots of the World, Forshaw, 2006. 2010 edition
Illustration of Mountain Racquet-tail
Biodiversity Heritage Library [Public Domain]
Photos
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The Mountain Racquet-tailed Parrot will sometimes fly on moonlit nights.Academic Research
Related publications: Prioniturus montanusSpecies Care
Captive Status:
Not seen in captivity.
Longevity:
Not recorded.
Housing:
Not recorded.
Diet:
Not recorded.
Enrichment:
Not recorded.
Nest Box Size:
Not recorded.
Clutch Size:
Not recorded.
Incubation Time:
Not recorded.
Fledging Age:
Not recorded.
Hatch Weight:
Not recorded.
Peak Weight:
Not recorded.
Weaning Weight:
Not recorded.
Illustration of Mountain Racquet-tail
Biodiversity Heritage Library [Public Domain]
Photos
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The Mountain Racquet-tailed Parrot will sometimes fly on moonlit nights.Academic Research
Related publications: Prioniturus montanusSpecies Wild Status
World Population:
2500-10,000
IUCN Red List Status:
Near Threatened
CITES Listing:
Appendix II
Threat Summary:
Not globally threatened. Restricted-range species. Trapping for wild bird trade, habitat loss and hunting is predicted to seriously affect populations.
Range:
Mountanous Luzon, N Philippine Islands.
Habitat:
Found in humid montane forest from 850-2900m (2788-9512 ft).
Wild Diet:
Eats seeds, fruit, berries and nuts; have been reported in cultivated areas.
Ecology and Behaviour:
Seen singly or in pairs, sometimes in groups; noisy and conspicuous in flight; difficult to find while feeding.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not recorded.
Breeding Season:
As early as July through to September. Nest is cavity in tall tree, usually oak.
Illustration of Mountain Racquet-tail
Biodiversity Heritage Library [Public Domain]
Photos
View in GalleryDid You Know?
The Mountain Racquet-tailed Parrot will sometimes fly on moonlit nights.Academic Research
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