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Mindanao Racket-tail Prioniturus waterstradti

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Identification

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A medium-sized parrot of montane forest on Mindanao. The two central tail feathers have extended shafts ending in a racket shape. Green overall, darker on the back and paler below, with deeper green on the head and a blue face. Occurs together with Mindanao Lorikeet, but is larger and lacks the red face and bill. Voice includes various nasal squeals and a harsh, metallic “ra-geek!” often in flight.

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