About this species
The blue-winged racket-tail or Sulu racquet-tail (Prioniturus verticalis) is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to Tawi-Tawi island in the Philippines and is one of the most endangered parrots in the world. It is threatened by habitat loss and the poaching for the cage-bird trade.
Where it occurs
Sulu Archipelago.
Conservation record
AviList v2025b records this species as critically endangered. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
