About the Blue-crowned Racquet-tail
The Blue-crowned Racquet-tail (Prioniturus discurus) is a species of bird in the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 201 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bcrtai1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prioniturus discurus |
| Species Codes | bcrtai1, BCRT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-crowned Racquet-tail belong to?
The Blue-crowned Racquet-tail (Prioniturus discurus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Blue-crowned Racquet-tail?
The Blue-crowned Racquet-tail is a member of the Old World Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Blue-crowned Racquet-tail sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-crowned Racquet-tail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bcrtai1, or on iNaturalist.