Montane Racquet-tail
Prioniturus montanus
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
31.7 cm
Weight
120.66666666666667 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Montane Racquet-tail (Prioniturus montanus) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.7 cm and a weight of 120.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.7 cm | 12.5 in |
| Weight | 120.66666666666667 g | 4.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Prioniturus |
| Species | Prioniturus montanus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Palette momot |
| Japanese | ルソンズアカウチワインコ |
| Russian | Горный ракетохвостый попугай |
Distribution
Montane Racquet-tail has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Montane Racquet-tail endangered?
The Montane Racquet-tail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Montane Racquet-tail?
The Montane Racquet-tail has a wingspan of 31.7 cm, weight of 120.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Montane Racquet-tail belong to?
The Montane Racquet-tail (Prioniturus montanus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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