Blue-crowned Racket-tail

Prioniturus verticalis

The Blue-crowned Racket-tail is a small parrot species found in the Philippines. It is characterized by its vibrant green plumage, a distinct blue crown, and a long, graduated tail with racket-shaped tips. These parrots are known for their acrobatic flight and playful behavior. They inhabit lowland and montane forests, often foraging in the canopy for fruits, seeds, and nectar. Due to habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade, the Blue-crowned Racket-tail is considered vulnerable to extinction.

Habitat: Lowland and montane forests