Mindoro Racquet-tailed Parrot |
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Illustration of Mindoro Racquet-tailed Parrots
John Gould [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons
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This newly-split species is similar to formerly conspecific Blue-crowned Racquet-tailed Parrot.
Academic Research
Related publications: Prioniturus mindorensisSpecies Profile
Genus: Prioniturus | Species: mindorensis
Size:
27cm (10.5 in)
Weight:
About 150g.
Subspecies including nominate:
One
Colour Adult:
Both adults - Mainly green in colour; head bright green with powder-blue suffusion on crown (but green on forehead). Undertail blue. Eye brown. Beak white/grey. Female has shorter spatules (racquets).
Colour Juvenile:
Green in colour; has less blue on crown and lacks tail racquets.
Call:
More Information:
Content Sources:
Illustration of Mindoro Racquet-tailed Parrots
John Gould [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons
Photos
View in GalleryDid You Know?
This newly-split species is similar to formerly conspecific Blue-crowned Racquet-tailed Parrot.
Academic Research
Related publications: Prioniturus mindorensisSpecies Care
Captive Status:
Not recorded.
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 Mindoro Racquet-tailed Parrots
John Gould [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons
Photos
View in GalleryDid You Know?
This newly-split species is similar to formerly conspecific Blue-crowned Racquet-tailed Parrot.
Academic Research
Related publications: Prioniturus mindorensisSpecies Wild Status
World Population:
2500-10,000
IUCN Red List Status:
Vulnerable
CITES Listing:
Not categorised.
Threat Summary:
The species’ population is assumed to be declining due to ongoing trapping for the pet trade and habitat loss (agricultural expansion, logging for timber and development). The most recent records are from Siburan Important Bird and Biodiversity Area.
Range:
Mindoro, N Philippine Islands.
Habitat:
Occurs in humid forest mainly in lowlands but has been observed up to 1670m.
Wild Diet:
Not recorded.
Ecology and Behaviour:
Not recorded.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not recorded.
Breeding Season:
Not recorded.
Illustration of Mindoro Racquet-tailed Parrots
John Gould [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons
Photos
View in GalleryDid You Know?
This newly-split species is similar to formerly conspecific Blue-crowned Racquet-tailed Parrot.
Academic Research
Related publications: Prioniturus mindorensisMembers Only Resources
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