Blue-headed Racquet-tail
NameBlue-headed Racquet-tail
Common NameBlue-headed Racquet-tail
Scientific NamePrioniturus platenae
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, with a yellowish-green belly. Males have a distinctive blue head, while females have a duller blue or greenish-blue wash on the head. Both sexes possess two elongated central tail feathers with bare shafts ending in black racquets.
Vocalization / CallCharacterized by harsh, screeching, and chattering calls, often given in flight or while perched.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to Palawan and surrounding smaller islands in the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresgreen plumage, blue head (males), racquet-shaped tail feathers, hooked bill
Description
This medium-sized parrot is predominantly green with a distinctive blue head (more prominent in males) and unique racquet-shaped tail feathers. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging in the canopy of lowland forests.
