Mountain Racquet-tailed Parrot
Also known as:
Montane Racquet-tailed Parrot, Montane Racquet-tail, Luzon Racquet-tail, Red-crowned Racquet-tailed Parrot
Also known as:
Montane Racquet-tailed Parrot, Montane Racquet-tail, Luzon Racquet-tail, Red-crowned Racquet-tailed Parrot
DID YOU KNOW?
The Mountain Racquet-tailed Parrot will sometimes fly on moonlit nights.
Size:
30 cm (11.7 in)
Weight:
100-140 g (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. Beak 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.
More 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
Parrots: Status Survey and Conservation Plan 2000-2004, Snyder, McGowan, Gilardi and Grajal, 2000.
Parrots of the World, Forshaw, 2006. 2010 edition
Captive Status:
Not seen in captivity.
Longevity:
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Housing:
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Diet:
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Enrichment:
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Nest Box Size:
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Clutch Size:
Not recorded.
Fledging Age:
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Hatch Weight:
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Peak Weight:
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Weaning Weight:
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World Population:
2500-10,000 individuals, declining.
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 850-2900 m (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.
