Systematics History
Part of the P. discurus clade (see that species). Monotypic.
Subspecies
Monotypic.
Distribution
N & C Luzon and Marinduque, in N Philippines.
Habitat
Canopy of primary forest and edge, occasionally foraging out in open cultivated areas, in lowlands and foothills, e.g. in the Sierra Madre at 300–700 m. Recorded recently from selectively logged and degraded forest, but the ability to persist in such habitat unclear.
Diet and Foraging
Green Racket-tail eat Fruit, particularly bananas, flowers and seeds of growing corn, and rice.
Sounds and Vocal Behavior
When perched, utters several harsh nasal screeches, often metallically modulated at the end, e.g. “rrraaa-wheeoleeoah”. Also short grating screeches and higher-pitched squeaky notes.
Breeding
Young obtained in May.
