- Psittaciformes
- Psittaculidae
Blue-headed Racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae
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Identificación
A medium-sized parrot of lowland forest and edge on Palawan and neighboring islands. The two central tail feathers have extended shafts ending in a racket shape. Overall green in color, darker on the back and paler below, with yellow under the base of the tail. Male has extensive blue on the head, which is reduced in the female. Note the pale cream-colored bill. Occurs together with Blue-naped Parrot, but lacks the red bill. Voice includes various grating calls and shrill squeals.