Mindanao Racquet-tail
Prioniturus waterstradti
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.
分类信息
EBird describes the bird as "A medium-sized parrot.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." Known to fly low over the forest.<p>Two subspecies are recognized<p>Prioniturus waterstradti waterstradti in the south-east; browner mantle<p>Prioniturus waterstradti malindangensis: in the west; paler blue on crown and face
- 学名
- Prioniturus waterstradti
- 命名信息
- Rothschild, 1904
- 目
- Psittaciformes
- 科
- Psittaculidae
- 属
- Prioniturus
分布与栖息地
It inhabits tropic moist montane forest at 820–2,700 m, but it has been recorded as low as 450 m.<p>IUCN has assessed this bird as near threatened with its population being estimated as 3,300 mature individuals. Despite this fairly low number and limited range, it is said to be locally common in its range. Montane forest is less under threat than lowland forest. Forest loss may represent a threat but it is not thought to have a significant impact within this species's alititudinal range. Many parrots in the region are affected by trapping for trade, but its impacts upon this species are not known.<p>It is recommended to gather data on the impacts of international and national trade. Undergo surveys to have a better population estimate. Calculate rates of forest loss within its altitudinal and geographic range using satellite imagery and remote sensing techniques. Effectively protect habitat at key sites,
- 迁徙
- Resident species
保护状况
- 种群趋势
- declining
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