Mindoro Racket-tail

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Mindoro Racket-tail (<em>Prioniturus mindorensis</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Mindoro Racket-tail (Prioniturus mindorensis) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Prioniturus; binomial: Prioniturus mindorensis; authority: Steere, 1890.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Prioniturus mindorensis is split from Blue-crowned Racket-tail P. discurus (Schweitzer et al. 2012; H&M 4) based on its position in a different clade.

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