Montane Racket-tail Parrot (Prioniturus montanus)
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Montane Racket-tail Parrot (Prioniturus montanus)

The Montane racket-tail (Prioniturus montanus) is a vibrantly colored parrot endemic to the mountain forests of Luzon Island in the Philippines. With it’s bright plumage and unique racketed tail feathers, this bird has captivated ornithologists and bird enthusiasts since it’s discovery. Though superficially similar to other Asian parrots, the Montane racket-tail possesses several distinctive traits…