Blue-headed Racquet-tail
Prioniturus platenae
VulnerableAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The blue-headed racket-tail, also known as the Palawan racket-tail and locally as kinawihan, is a parrot found in the western Philippines around Palawan. The species was formerly considered conspecific with the blue-crowned racket-tail. It is locally known as 'kilit'. It inhabits humid lowland forest in small flocks. It is threatened by habitat destruction and limited trapping for the cage-bird trade.
Fun Fact
The species was formerly considered conspecific with the blue-crowned racket-tail.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the islands of Palawan, Balabac Island, Dumaran Island, Linapacan, Culion, and Busuanga Island.
Diet
Feeds on a wide variety of nuts and fruits.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change