Blue-headed Racquet-tail
Prioniturus platenae
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
30.9 cm
Weight
111.5 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Blue-headed Racquet-tail (Prioniturus platenae) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.9 cm and a weight of 111.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.9 cm | 12.2 in |
| Weight | 111.5 g | 3.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Prioniturus |
| Species | Prioniturus platenae |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Palette de Palawan |
| Japanese | パラワンウチワインコ |
| Russian | Синеголовый ракетохвостый попугай |
Distribution
Blue-headed Racquet-tail has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blue-headed Racquet-tail endangered?
The Blue-headed Racquet-tail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Blue-headed Racquet-tail?
The Blue-headed Racquet-tail has a wingspan of 30.9 cm, weight of 111.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue-headed Racquet-tail belong to?
The Blue-headed Racquet-tail (Prioniturus platenae) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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