Blue-naped Parrot
Tanygnathus lucionensis
The Blue-naped Parrot (Tanygnathus lucionensis) is a rare old world parrot found in 2 countries, weighing about 215 g. The blue-naped parrot, also known as the blue-crowned green parrot, Luzon parrot, the Philippine green parrot, and locally known as pikoy, is a parrot native throughout the Philippines and the Talaud Islands of Indonesia.
About the Blue-naped Parrot
The blue-naped parrot, also known as the blue-crowned green parrot, Luzon parrot, the Philippine green parrot, and locally known as pikoy, is a parrot native throughout the Philippines and the Talaud Islands of Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade. It is illegal to hunt, capture or possess Blue-naped parrots under Philippine Law RA 9147.
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How to identify it
This is a medium size parrot, around 31 cm (12 in) in length, primarily green except for a light blue rear crown and nape, pale blue lower back and rump, scalloped shoulders with orange-brown on black coverts, and blackish underwings with green underwing coverts.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Blue-naped Parrot?
- This is a medium size parrot, around 31 cm (12 in) in length, primarily green except for a light blue rear crown and nape, pale blue lower back and rump, scalloped shoulders with orange-brown on black coverts, and blackish underwings with green underwing coverts.
- How big is a Blue-naped Parrot?
- The Blue-naped Parrot is a medium sized bird weighing about 215 g.
- Where can you see a Blue-naped Parrot?
- The Blue-naped Parrot occurs in 2 countries, including Malaysia and the Philippines.
- What birds look similar to a Blue-naped Parrot?
- The Blue-naped Parrot is most easily confused with the Great-billed Parrot and the Azure-rumped Parrot.
- Is the Blue-naped Parrot endangered?
- The Blue-naped Parrot is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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