Blue-naped Parrot
Tanygnathus lucionensis
Near ThreatenedAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The blue-naped parrot, also known as the blue-crowned green parrot, Luzon parrot, the Philippine green parrot, and locally known as pikoy, is a parrot native throughout the Philippines and the Talaud Islands of Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade. It is illegal to hunt, capture or possess Blue-naped parrots under Philippine Law RA 9147.
Fun Fact
It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in secondary forest, at forest edges and in plantations at elevations of up to 1000 m.
Diet
Feeds on mangoes, berries, seeds, nuts and grains.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change