Montane racket-tail
The montane racket-tail (Prioniturus montanus) or the Luzon racket-tail, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It was previously conspecific with the Mindanao racket-tail. It is endemic to the mountains of northern Luzon in the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss and the cage bird trade. Description and taxonomy EBird describes the bird as "A medium-sized parrot of montane forest on Luzon. The two central tail feathers have extended shafts ending in a racket shape. Overall green in color, darker on the back and paler below. Male has a blue face and a red crown. The similar Green racket-tail may overlap geographically, but Luzon is usually found at higher elevations and has a darker back. Voice includes various grating calls and shrill squeals. Exhibits sexual dimorphism in which males have a blueish crown with a bright red spot with the females having a green head with a very light blue tinge. It eats berries, seeds and nuts. Breeding occurs in August to September. Like all other Racket-tails, they are cavity nesters. Habitat and conservation status It inhabits tropic moist montane forest at 700–2,900 meters above sea level. Has been to known to visit cultivated areas. IUCN has