Blue-headed Racquet-tail
- Scientific name
- Prioniturus platenae
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Forked
Why it matters
The Blue-headed Racquet-tail is a species of parrot endemic to the Philippine island of Palawan, notable for the distinctive spatulate tips on its central tail feathers. Its specialized habitat requirements and localized range make it a significant subject for ornithologists studying island biodiversity and avian adaptation.
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