Buru Racquet-tail
NameBuru Racquet-tail
Common NameBuru Racquet-tail
Scientific NamePrioniturus mada
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, with a distinctive greyish-blue crown and nape. The upperwing coverts show patches of blue. The undertail coverts are yellow and blue. The two central tail feathers are elongated with bare shafts ending in black racquets, though these are not clearly visible in the image.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of harsh, screeching calls and squawks, common among parrots, often given in flight or while perched.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Buru Island, Indonesia, where it inhabits primary and secondary lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesPredominantly bright green plumage, Greyish-blue crown and nape, Blue patches on upperwing coverts, Yellow and blue undertail coverts, Racquet-shaped central tail feathers (characteristic of the genus)
Description
The Buru Racquet-tail is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot endemic to Buru Island. It is characterized by a greyish-blue crown and distinctive racquet-shaped tail feathers, though these are not fully visible in this image. These birds are typically found in forest habitats, feeding on fruits and seeds.
