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Golden-mantled Racquet-tailed Parrot  (Prioniturus platurus)

Also Known As: Golden-mantled Racquet-tail, Gold-mantled Racquet-tail, Gold-backed Racquet-tailed Parrot
 
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Captive Golden-mantled Racquet-tailed Parrot

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Did You Know?
The Golden-mantled Racquet-tailed Parrot is commonly active on nights with a full moon.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
10,000-20,000

Range:
P.p. platurus: Sulawesi, including Siau, Lembeh, Dodepo, Muna and Butung Islands and Togian and Banggai Islands.
P.p. talautensis: Karakelong and Salebabu, Taulaud Islands.
P.p. sinerubris: Taliabu and Mangole, Sula Islands.


Habitat:
Found in humid forest edge, woodlands, orchards and moss forest from the lowlands up to 2000m (6560 ft).

Threat Summary:
Evidence of small decline in population; talautensis less secure, platurus and sinerubris more secure.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Includes fruit (mangoes), seeds and blossoms.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Found in small, noisy groups of up to 20; heard before seen; occasionally forms large flocks of several hundred birds. Shy while feeding and easily overlooked. Travels widely in search of fruiting trees.

Clutch and Egg Size:
Probably 3 to 5.

Breeding Season:
Possibly October

More Info Sites:
http://www.orientalbirdclub.org/publications/bullfeats/sangihe2.html