
Luzon Racquet-tail
A species of Racquet-tails Scientific name : Prioniturus montanus Genus : Racquet-tails
Luzon Racquet-tail, A species of Racquet-tails
Botanical name: Prioniturus montanus
Genus: Racquet-tails
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Description

The montane racket-tail (Prioniturus montanus) or the Luzon racket-tail, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to northern Luzon in the Philippines.

Size
30 cm
Feeding Habits
It eats berries, seeds and nuts.

Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.



General Info

Species Status
It is threatened by habitat loss.





Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Racquet-tails Species
Luzon Racquet-tail