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Mindoro Racket-tail
Prioniturus mindorensis
Mindoro Racket-tail (Prioniturus mindorensis) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Mindoro Racket-tail (Prioniturus mindorensis) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 148 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Prioniturus
- Species mindorensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 148 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Critically Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Mindoro Racket-tail is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Mindoro Racket-tail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Mindoro Racket-tail (Prioniturus mindorensis) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Mindoro (nc Philippines).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 148 g, with a wing length of about 16.1 cm and a tail of around 8.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 9,853 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Mindoro Racket-tail?
The Mindoro Racket-tail is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 148 g.
Where does the Mindoro Racket-tail live?
The Mindoro Racket-tail is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Mindoro (nc Philippines), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Mindoro Racket-tail belong to?
The Mindoro Racket-tail (Prioniturus mindorensis) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Mindoro Racket-tail eat?
The Mindoro Racket-tail is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Mindoro Racket-tail migrate?
The Mindoro Racket-tail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Mindoro Racket-tail endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Mindoro Racket-tail's range?
The Mindoro Racket-tail has a mapped global range of about 9,853 km².
Conservation
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