Mindanao Racket-tail (Prioniturus waterstradti)
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Mindanao Racket-tail

Prioniturus waterstradti Rothschild, 1904

119 gWeight

The Mindanao racket-tail (Prioniturus waterstradti) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Mindanao Racket-tail has been recorded at 10 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines152 records
  2. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines141 records
  3. Mt. Talomo – 1200masl, Davao CityPhilippines93 records
More places
  1. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines89 records
  2. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines77 records
  3. Lake HolonPhilippines6 records
  4. Eden Nature Park and Resort, Toril, Davao CityPhilippines3 records
  5. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines2 records
  6. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines1 record
  7. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Mindanao racket-tail (Prioniturus waterstradti) 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.

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Questions

How big is the Mindanao Racket-tail?

The Mindanao Racket-tail weighs around 119 g.

Where does the Mindanao Racket-tail live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Mindanao (southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Mindanao Racket-tail?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Mindanao Racket-tail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mindanao Racket-tail as Near Threatened.

What does the Mindanao Racket-tail eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Mindanao Racket-tail in?

It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Weight
119 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
152 mm
Tail
88 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: montane Mindanao (southern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Prioniturus

Other birds in the genus Prioniturus

Buru Racket-tailBuru Racket-tailPrioniturus madaGolden-mantled Racket-tailGolden-mantled Racket-tailPrioniturus platurusMontane Racket-tailMontane Racket-tailPrioniturus montanusBlue-headed Racket-tailBlue-headed Racket-tailPrioniturus platenaeMindoro Racket-tailMindoro Racket-tailPrioniturus mindorensisBlue-winged Racket-tailBlue-winged Racket-tailPrioniturus verticalisYellow-breasted Racket-tailYellow-breasted Racket-tailPrioniturus flavicansGreen Racket-tailGreen Racket-tailPrioniturus luconensisBlue-crowned Racket-tailBlue-crowned Racket-tailPrioniturus discurusPesquet's ParrotPesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidus
Mindanao Racket-tail

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