About the Mindanao Racquet-tail
The Mindanao racket-tail is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Mindanao in the Philippines. It was previously conspecific with the Luzon Racket-tail. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate waterstradti in the south-east, and malindangensis in the west. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prioniturus waterstradti |
| Species Codes | mirtai1, MIRT, MRTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindanao Racquet-tail belong to?
The Mindanao Racquet-tail (Prioniturus waterstradti) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Mindanao Racquet-tail?
The Mindanao racket-tail is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Mindanao in the Philippines. It was previously conspecific with the Luzon Racket-tail. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate waterstradti in the south-east, and malindangensis in the west. Its natural...
Where can I report a Mindanao Racquet-tail sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindanao Racquet-tail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mirtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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