Mindanao Racquet-tail

Prioniturus waterstradti

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.

Scientific name

Prioniturus waterstradti

Family

Old World Parrots

IUCN status

NT