About the Blue-backed Parrot
The blue-backed parrot, also known as Müller's parrot and Burbridge's parrot is a large, endangered species of parrot endemic to the Philippines. It is found in tropical moist lowland forest but is now feared locally extinct in a large part of its range including Negros, Panay, Leyte, Luzon and Polilio. The only recent records are in Samar, Mindanao and Tawi-tawi with the population being estimated below 250 individuals. Flocks are small and often active at night. Its main threats are habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Tanygnathus everetti |
| Species Codes | azrpar8, BBPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-backed Parrot belong to?
The Blue-backed Parrot (Tanygnathus everetti) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Blue-backed Parrot?
The blue-backed parrot, also known as Müller's parrot and Burbridge's parrot is a large, endangered species of parrot endemic to the Philippines. It is found in tropical moist lowland forest but is now feared locally extinct in a large part of its range including Negros, Panay, Leyte, Luzon and Poli...
Where can I report a Blue-backed Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-backed Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code azrpar8, or on iNaturalist.
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