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Blue-headed Racquet-tailed Parrot (Prioniturus platenae)
Also Known As: Blue-headed Racquet-tail, Palawan Racquet-tail
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Did You Know?
Little is known of the habits and life of the Racquet-tail Parrot group.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:2500-10,000
Range: Found in the western Philippine Islands.
Habitat:
Found in lowland forest and secondary growth, mangroves and reminant trees in cultivated areas.
Threat Summary:
Forest destruction and fragmentation, as well as trapping for bird trade. Also re-release of confiscated birds may pose risk of disease transmittion to wild population.
IUCN Rating:
Vulnerable
Wild Diet:
Not known, however some evidence was found of consumption of fruits and nuts.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Little known. Seen singly, in pairs or in small groups; noisy and conspicuous in flight; quiet while feeding. Behaviour thought to be similar to other Racquet-tails.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Number of eggs per clutch unknown; rounded eggs, 31.5 x 26mm (1.2 x 1.0 in)
Breeding Season:
Possibly April.
Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.birdlife.org/action/science/species/asia_strategy/pdf_downloads/forestsFO9.pdf
More Info Sites:
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/im/im0143_full.html
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