Yellowish-breasted Racquet-tail
A species of Racquet-tails, Also known as Yellow-breasted Racket-tail Scientific name : Prioniturus flavicans Genus : Racquet-tails
Yellowish-breasted Racquet-tail, A species of Racquet-tails
Also known as:
Yellow-breasted Racket-tail
Botanical name: Prioniturus flavicans
Genus: Racquet-tails
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The yellow-breasted racket-tail has an olive-green back, neck and chest. The bill is pale grey and its irises are brown. Its legs are grey. Males are blue on the top of the head with a red area on the crown. The tail feather are green with terminal black spatulas. Females have a smaller area of blue on the head and no red. Juveniles are similar to females, but have less blue on the head. 
Size
37 cm
Feeding Habits
Due to the lack of specific data, yellowish-breasted Racquet-tail's dietary habits are not well-documented. Typically, similar species feed on fruits, nuts, and seeds, foraging in trees and displaying acrobatic feeding behaviors. Unique dietary traits for yellowish-breasted Racquet-tail remain unknown.
Habitat
The yellowish-breasted Racquet-tail is typically found in primary lowland forests, where it inhabits dense woodland areas. These birds prefer the lush canopy provided by mature trees and may also occupy the surrounding stands of trees at the peripheries of these forests. They thrive in environments that offer ample foliage for foraging and nesting, often seen in regions characterized by rich biodiversity and a stable ecosystem.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Behavior
Prioniturus flavicans is a quiet and modest bird that is often found in pairs or small flocks. To avoid being noticed by predators, this bird prefers to stay in the upper canopy of trees and moves cautiously among the branches.
Distribution Area
Prioniturus flavicans is mainly found on the northern peninsula of the island of Sulawesi (along with other smaller nearby islands such as Bangka Island) and the Togian Islands. This bird's natural range only exists the country of Indonesia.
Species Status
Like most other birds in Indonesia, the yellow-breasted racket-tail is threatened by heavy deforestation to make may for plantations (especially palm oil), mining operations, and logging. Because of these threats, this bird is listed as a near-threatened species by the IUCN.
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Racquet-tails Species
Yellowish-breasted Racquet-tail 
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