About the Green Racquet-tail
The green racket-tail is an endemic parrot of the Philippines where it is found on Luzon and Marinduque. This species was once common, but is rapidly declining and is currently classified as endangered due to lowland deforestation and capture for cage-bird trade. The population is now estimated to be just 300 - 800 mature individuals and is continuing to decline with many local extinctions in its former range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Prioniturus luconensis |
| Species Codes | grrtai1, GRRT, GRTA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Racquet-tail belong to?
The Green Racquet-tail (Prioniturus luconensis) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Green Racquet-tail?
The Green Racquet-tail is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Green Racquet-tail?
The green racket-tail is an endemic parrot of the Philippines where it is found on Luzon and Marinduque. This species was once common, but is rapidly declining and is currently classified as endangered due to lowland deforestation and capture for cage-bird trade. The population is now estimated to b...
Where can I report a Green Racquet-tail sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Racquet-tail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grrtai1, or on iNaturalist.
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