About the Buru Racquet-tail
The Buru racket-tail, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the forest on the island of Buru, one of the Maluku Islands of Indonesia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prioniturus mada |
| Species Codes | burtai1, BURT, BRTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buru Racquet-tail belong to?
The Buru Racquet-tail (Prioniturus mada) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Buru Racquet-tail?
The Buru racket-tail, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the forest on the island of Buru, one of the Maluku Islands of Indonesia....
Where can I report a Buru Racquet-tail sighting?
You can log sightings of Buru Racquet-tail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code burtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
201
Species in Family
6
iNat Observations
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