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Green Racket-tail
Prioniturus luconensis
Green Racket-tail (Prioniturus luconensis) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Green Racket-tail (Prioniturus luconensis) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 108 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Prioniturus
- Species luconensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 108 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Green Racket-tail is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Green Racket-tail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Green Racket-tail (Prioniturus luconensis) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Luzon (n Philippines).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 108 g, with a wing length of about 14.4 cm and a tail of around 7.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 94,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Green Racket-tail?
The Green Racket-tail is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 108 g.
Where does the Green Racket-tail live?
The Green Racket-tail is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Luzon (n Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Green Racket-tail belong to?
The Green Racket-tail (Prioniturus luconensis) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Green Racket-tail eat?
The Green Racket-tail is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Green Racket-tail migrate?
The Green Racket-tail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Green Racket-tail endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Green Racket-tail's range?
The Green Racket-tail has a mapped global range of about 94,000 km².
Conservation
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