Golden-mantled Racket-tail
Prioniturus platurus
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The golden-mantled racket-tail is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest up to an altitude of about 3,000 metres (9,800 ft).
The golden-mantled racket-tail (Prioniturus platurus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest up to an altitude of about 3,000 metres (9,800 ft).
Subspecies
Three subspecies are recognised. The nominate subspecies P. p. platurus occurs in Sulawesi, Togian, Banggai and several other nearby islands, P. p. talautensis occurs in the Talaud Islands and P. p. sinerubris occurs in Taliabu and Mangole in the Sula Islands. One of the places where this bird can be seen is the Gunung Ambang Nature Reserve on Sulawesi.
Description
Adult golden-mantled racket-tails are about 28 cm (11 in) long and weigh about 220 g (8 oz). The male is mainly green with a rose red spot surrounded by a grey blotch above the eye and an orange collar across the mantle. The underparts are pale green. The upper wing coverts are grey and the secondaries greenish-blue with yellowish inner margins. The central tail feathers are green near the base but elongated into "rackets", with bare shafts and black tips tinged with blue. The outer tail feathers are green with a black band near the tip. The female is similar but lacks the red spot and the orange collar, has greener upper wing coverts and has a shorter tail. The juvenile is similar to the female but does not have bare shafts to the tail feathers. The bill is grey and the iris dark brown.
The call consists of various whistling notes which are slurred together making a musical whole. Other sounds emitted are harsh and guttural.
Behaviour
The golden-mantled racket-tail often forms small flocks. The diet consists of seeds and fruit found in the forest and the bird sometimes visits mango plantations to feed. Breeding takes place in October and holes in trees are used as nesting sites.
Status
The golden-mantled racket-tail has a wide range and is common within much of that range and the IUCN has classified the bird as being of "least concern".
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Plumage colours
Taxonomy
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Genus
- Prioniturus
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Prioniturus platurus (Golden-mantled Racket-tail) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by John Gould / Henry Constantine Richter (Public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Prioniturus platurus (Golden-mantled Racket-tail) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Prioniturus platurus, commonly known as the Golden-mantled Racket-tail, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Prioniturus platurus (Golden-mantled Racket-tail) belong to?
- Prioniturus platurus (Golden-mantled Racket-tail) belongs to the family Psittacidae, in the order Psittaciformes.
- What colour is Prioniturus platurus (Golden-mantled Racket-tail)?
- The plumage of Prioniturus platurus (Golden-mantled Racket-tail) combines these colours: Green.
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