About the Luzon Racquet-tail
The montane racket-tail, also known as the Luzon racket-tail, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It was previously considered conspecific with the Mindanao racket-tail. This bird is endemic to the mountainous regions of northern Luzon, Philippines. It faces threats from habitat loss and the cage bird trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prioniturus montanus |
| Species Codes | luzrat1, LRTA, MORT, LURT, MRTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Luzon Racquet-tail belong to?
The Luzon Racquet-tail (Prioniturus montanus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Luzon Racquet-tail?
The montane racket-tail, also known as the Luzon racket-tail, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It was previously considered conspecific with the Mindanao racket-tail. This bird is endemic to the mountainous regions of northern Luzon, Philippines. It faces threats from habitat loss...
Where can I report a Luzon Racquet-tail sighting?
You can log sightings of Luzon Racquet-tail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code luzrat1, or on iNaturalist.
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