Blue-naped Parrot
A species of Large-billed Parrots Scientific name : Tanygnathus lucionensis Genus : Large-billed Parrots
Blue-naped Parrot, A species of Large-billed Parrots
Botanical name: Tanygnathus lucionensis
Genus: Large-billed Parrots
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Description
This is a medium size parrot, around 31 cm (12 in) in length, primarily green except for a light blue rear crown and nape, pale blue lower back and rump, scalloped shoulders with orange-brown on black coverts, and blackish underwings with green underwing coverts. 
Size
31 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Blue-naped Parrot primarily consumes fruits, seeds of forest trees, palm fruits, young coconuts, bananas, and papaya, exhibiting varied foraging behaviors and showing specific dietary preferences that differentiate it from other species.
Habitat
The habitat of blue-naped Parrot encompasses lowland and secondary forests, characterized by their adaptation to thrive in confined wooded environments. They are also found in mangroves, and agricultural areas with coconut groves and banana patches, showing a preference for small-island ecosystems with close proximity to forested regions.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The species is widespread throughout the Philippines, including the Talaud Islands and islands off north and east Borneo (with introduced population in Borneo itself, e.g. Kota Kinabalu). It is found in secondary forest, at forest edges and in plantations at elevations of up to 1000 m. Flock size is usually under a dozen. The blue-naped parrot feeds on mangoes, berries, seeds, nuts and grains. It nests in tree holes.
Species Status
Habitat loss and trapping have has made this species scarce on most islands except Mindoro and Palawan. The Katala Foundation has raised concerns over the increasing illegal trade of this bird on Palawan.
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Large-billed Parrots Species
Blue-naped Parrot 
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