About the Blue-headed Racquet-tail
The blue-headed racket-tail, also known as the Palawan racket-tail and locally as kinawihan, is a parrot found in the western Philippines around Palawan. The species was formerly considered conspecific with the blue-crowned racket-tail. It is locally known as 'kilit'. It inhabits humid lowland forest in small flocks. It is threatened by habitat destruction and limited trapping for the cage-bird trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prioniturus platenae |
| Species Codes | bhrtai1, BHRT |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-headed Racquet-tail belong to?
The Blue-headed Racquet-tail (Prioniturus platenae) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-headed Racquet-tail?
The Blue-headed Racquet-tail is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blue-headed Racquet-tail?
The blue-headed racket-tail, also known as the Palawan racket-tail and locally as kinawihan, is a parrot found in the western Philippines around Palawan. The species was formerly considered conspecific with the blue-crowned racket-tail. It is locally known as 'kilit'. It inhabits humid lowland fores...
Where can I report a Blue-headed Racquet-tail sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-headed Racquet-tail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bhrtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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