Blue-headed Racket-tail Parrot

The Blue-headed Racket-tail (Prioniturus platenae) is a beautiful parrot endemic to the western Philippine islands. With it’s bright blue head, green body, and unique racquet-shaped tail feathers, this medium-sized bird makes a striking impression. This species has faced significant population declines in recent decades due to deforestation and trapping. As a result, it is currently…