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Mountain Racquet-tailed Parrot (Prioniturus montanus)
Also Known As: Montane Racquet-tailed Parrot, Montane Racquet-tail, Luzon Racquet-tail, Red-crowned Racquet-tailed Parrot
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Credit: (c) Steve Milpacher
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Did You Know?
The Mountain Racquet-tailed Parrot will sometimes fly on moonlit nights.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Less than 10,000
Range: Mountanous Luzon, N Philippine Islands.
Habitat:
Found in humid montane forest from 850-2900m (2788-9512 ft).
Threat Summary:
Trapping for wild bird trade, habitat loss and hunting.
IUCN Rating:
Near-threatened
Wild Diet:
Eats seeds, fruit, berries and nuts; have been reported in cultivated areas.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Seen singly or in pairs, sometimes in groups; noisy and conspicuous in flight; difficult to find while feeding.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
August-September
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