Buru Racquet-tail
Prioniturus mada
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Least Concern
Wingspan
35.0 cm
Weight
116.8 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.0 cm | 13.8 in |
| Weight | 116.8 g | 4.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Prioniturus |
| Species | Prioniturus mada |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 布島扇尾鸚鵡 |
| French | Palette de Buru |
| German | Mada-Spatelschwanzpapagei |
| Indonesian | kring-kring buru |
| Japanese | スミレガシラウチワインコ |
| Russian | Буруйский ракетохвостый попугай |
Distribution
Buru Racquet-tail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Buru Racquet-tail endangered?
The Buru Racquet-tail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buru Racquet-tail nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Buru Racquet-tail?
The Buru Racquet-tail has a wingspan of 35.0 cm, weight of 116.8 g.
What order and family does the Buru Racquet-tail belong to?
The Buru Racquet-tail (Prioniturus mada) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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