Mindanao Racket-tail
Prioniturus waterstradti
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
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. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate waterstradti in the south-east, and malindangensis in the west.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Mindanao racket-tail
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
