Immature © Djop Tabaranza
Adult © Ronet Santos
Adult © GARY DOUGLAS

Mindoro Racquet-tail Prioniturus mindorensis

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Identification

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A medium-sized parrot of lowland and foothill forest on Mindoro. 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 deeper green on the head, a deep blue central crown, and a dark blue hind-crown and edge to the wing. Note the pale bill. Occurs together with Blue-naped Parrot, but is smaller and lacks the thick red bill. Voice includes various squeals and grating calls.

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