Buru Racquet-tail
A species of Racquet-tails Scientific name : Prioniturus mada Genus : Racquet-tails
Buru Racquet-tail, A species of Racquet-tails
Botanical name: Prioniturus mada
Genus: Racquet-tails
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Description General Info
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Description
The Buru racket-tail is a mainly green parrot about 32 cm (13 in) long. The beak is blackish and lighter at the base, and the long undertail-coverts are yellow. The adult male has blue upper-parts from the back of its head to mid-back and which extends into the upper surfaces of the forewings. The female has a small area of blue on the nape. Juveniles do not have racket-shaped tail feathers. The male juvenile has a little blue on the nape and the female juvenile has all-green upper-parts. 
Size
32 cm
Habitat
Prioniturus mada is usually found in elevations up to approximately 1600 meters where it is found in many different types of forest habitat. It is commonly seen in both old-growth forest and taller secondary forest. It is also usually found in the remaining trees of cultivated areas such as in farms and small villages.
General Info
Distribution Area
The Buru racket-tail is endemic to the Indonesian island of Buru in the Maluku Islands archipelago. There have been no other sightings of wild Prioniturus mada outside the island of Buru.
Species Status
Like most other Indonesian birds, the Buru racket-tail is threatened by habitat destruction due to deforestation to make ways for plantations (especially palm oil), logging, and mining operations. This bird is also threatened by trapping for the exotic pet trade.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Racquet-tails Species
Buru Racquet-tail 
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