Blue-naped Parrot
NameBlue-naped Parrot
Common NameBlue-naped Parrot
Scientific NameTanygnathus lucionensis
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a bright blue nape and crown. The lesser and median wing coverts are also blue. The upper mandible is red, while the lower mandible is brownish. Undertail coverts are yellowish-green.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, harsh screeches and squawks, typical of many parrot species. They also produce softer chirps and whistles, especially when communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, including Luzon, Mindanao, Palawan, and other smaller islands within the archipelago.
Identifying FeaturesBlue nape and crown, Predominantly green body, Large red upper mandible, Blue patches on wings
Description
The Blue-naped Parrot is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot known for its distinctive blue nape and crown. It possesses a robust red beak and is often found in small flocks foraging in forest canopies. This species is endemic to the Philippines.
