About the Blue-winged Racquet-tail
The blue-winged racket-tail or Sulu racquet-tail is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Tawi-Tawi island in the Philippines and is one of the most endangered parrots in the world. It is threatened by habitat loss and the poaching for the cage-bird trade.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prioniturus verticalis |
| Species Codes | bwrtai1, BWRT, SRTA, SURT |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-winged Racquet-tail belong to?
The Blue-winged Racquet-tail (Prioniturus verticalis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-winged Racquet-tail?
The Blue-winged Racquet-tail is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blue-winged Racquet-tail?
The blue-winged racket-tail or Sulu racquet-tail is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Tawi-Tawi island in the Philippines and is one of the most endangered parrots in the world. It is threatened by habitat loss and the poaching for the cage-bird trade....
Where can I report a Blue-winged Racquet-tail sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-winged Racquet-tail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bwrtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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