LC
Racquet-tailed Treepie Crypsirina temia



Taxonomy

Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A., Fishpool, L.D.C., Boesman, P. and Kirwan, G.M. 2016. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: Passerines. Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.

IUCN Red list criteria met and history
Red List criteria met
Critically Endangered Endangered Vulnerable
- - -

Red List history
Year Category Criteria
2016 Least Concern
2012 Least Concern
2009 Least Concern
2008 Least Concern
2004 Least Concern
2000 Lower Risk/Least Concern
1994 Lower Risk/Least Concern
1988 Lower Risk/Least Concern
Species attributes

Migratory status not a migrant Forest dependency medium
Land mass type Average mass -
Distribution

Estimate Data quality
Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) 4,010,000
Number of locations -
Severely Fragmented -
Population and trend
Value Data quality Derivation Year of estimate
No. of mature individuals unknown not applicable not applicable 0
Population trend stable suspected -
Decline (3 years/1 generation past) - - -
Decline (5 years/1 generation past) - - -
Decline (10 years/1 generation past) - - -
Decline (10 years/3 generation future) - - -
Decline (10 years/3 generation past and future) - - -
Number of subpopulations - - -
Percentage in largest subpopulation - - -
Generation length (yrs) 6.7 - - -

Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be relatively common (Madge and Burn 1993).

Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.


Country/territory distribution
Country/Territory Presence Origin Resident Breeding Non-breeding Passage
Cambodia extant native yes
China (mainland) extant native yes
Indonesia extant native yes
Laos extant native yes
Malaysia extant native yes
Myanmar extant native yes
Thailand extant native yes
Vietnam extant native yes

Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA)
Country/Territory IBA Name
Cambodia Ang Tropeang Thmor
Cambodia Mondulkiri - Kratie Lowlands
Laos Attapu Plain
Laos Dong Kalo
Laos Dong Khanthung
Laos Hin Namno
Laos Nakai Plateau
Laos Phou Xiang Thong
Laos Upper Xe Bangfai
Laos Upper Xe Kaman
Laos Xe Khampho / Xe Pian
Laos Xe Kong Plains
Thailand Doi Phukha
Thailand Huai Kha Khaeng
Thailand Khao Sam Roi Yot
Thailand Mae Jarim National Park
Thailand Om Koi
Thailand Thung Yai - Naresuan
Vietnam Cat Loc
Vietnam Chu M'lanh
Vietnam Chu Prong
Vietnam Ea So
Vietnam Lo Go - Xa Mat
Vietnam Nam Cat Tien
Vietnam Tram Chim
Vietnam U Minh Thuong
Vietnam Ya Lop
Vietnam Yok Don

Habitats & altitude
Habitat (level 1) Habitat (level 2) Importance Occurrence
Forest Subtropical/Tropical Mangrove Vegetation Above High Tide Level suitable resident
Forest Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland major resident
Shrubland Subtropical/Tropical Moist suitable resident
Altitude   Occasional altitudinal limits  

Utilisation
Purpose Primary form used Life stage used Source Scale Level Timing
Pets/display animals, horticulture - - non-trivial recent

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Crypsirina temia. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/racquet-tailed-treepie-crypsirina-temia on 03/06/2023. Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org on 03/06/2023.