Montane Racket-tail (Prioniturus montanus)
About the Montane Racket-tail
The montane racket-tail (Prioniturus montanus), also known as the Luzon racket-tail, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It was previously considered conspecific with the Mindanao racket-tail. This bird is endemic to the mountainous regions of northern Luzon, Philippines. It faces threats from habitat loss and the cage bird trade. Under Philippine Law RA 9147, it is illegal to hunt, capture, or possess this species. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males having a bluish crown and a bright red spot, while females have a green head with a very light blue tinge. It feeds on berries, seeds, and nuts. Breeding takes place from August to September. Like all other racket-tails, they are cavity nesters.
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Listed as recorded in Philippines in the xeno-canto catalogue.