Green Racket-tail Parrot (Prioniturus luconensis)
The brilliant green plumage and unique elongated tail feathers make the Green Racket-tail parrot stand out. But this beauty is now rare across the Philippine islands where it is found. Once a common sight, this endemic parrot has declined sharply. Deforestation and trapping for the pet trade have reduced it’s population. Conservationists now consider the…