Mindanao Racquet-tail
A species of Racquet-tails Scientific name : Prioniturus waterstradti Genus : Racquet-tails
Mindanao Racquet-tail, A species of Racquet-tails
Botanical name: Prioniturus waterstradti
Genus: Racquet-tails
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Description
Description
The Mindanao racket-tail (Prioniturus waterstradti) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Mindanao in the Philippines. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate waterstradti in the south-east, and malindangensis in the west. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade.
Size
27 cm
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Racquet-tails Species
Mindanao Racquet-tail