About the Blue-crowned Racquet-tail
The blue-crowned racket-tail is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in Luzon, Mindanao and Visayas where it is found in tropical moist lowland forest. The Mindoro racket-tail of Mindoro and Blue-headed racket-tail of Palawan were once considered subspecies of the Blue-crowned racket-tail but are now separate species. While not endangered, this species' population is on the decline due to habitat loss and the cagebird trade.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prioniturus discurus |
| Species Codes | bcrtai1, BCRT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-crowned Racquet-tail belong to?
The Blue-crowned Racquet-tail (Prioniturus discurus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Blue-crowned Racquet-tail?
The blue-crowned racket-tail is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in Luzon, Mindanao and Visayas where it is found in tropical moist lowland forest. The Mindoro racket-tail of Mindoro and Blue-headed racket-tail of Palawan were once considered su...
Where can I report a Blue-crowned Racquet-tail sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-crowned Racquet-tail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bcrtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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