White-booted Racket-tail
A species of Booted Racket-tails Scientific name : Ocreatus underwoodii Genus : Booted Racket-tails
White-booted Racket-tail, A species of Booted Racket-tails
Botanical name: Ocreatus underwoodii
Genus: Booted Racket-tails
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Description General Info
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Description
Racket-tails have pronounced sexual dimorphism (sexes have different plumage). Only the male has elongated outer rectrices (tail feathers) that are about 7.5 to 9 cm long. These tail feathers have bare shafts with long terminal oval shaped flags that have pointed ends. In perching birds, the rackets are held parallel with a slight overlap of the flags. Both sexes are shining green above with a small white postocular spot. The underparts of the male are also shining green with an iridescent green throat patch that can be seen in good light. The female has white underparts with many large dark green spots and its black tail has white tips. Both sexes have white colored leg puffs (booties), although the male's are longer and fluffier. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The habitat of white-booted Racket-tail primarily spans the wet forest zones of subtropical and temperate Andean regions. These birds are typically found within dense forests and may also inhabit open secondary growth areas. They are known to frequent both primary and secondary sub-Andean forests.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Booted Racket-tails Species
White-booted Racket-tail 
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