First, tell us what you think of parrots! Yes, they are adorable, colorful, and sometimes talkative. Still, the types of parrots are a lot more diverse than you might think. Have you heard of
Pesquet's parrot, more commonly known as the
Dracula parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus)? This bird is our main character on stage today.
Source: Jacques Erard, Morobe, Papua New Guinea
Source: Linda De Volder
These beautiful birds are easily recognized by their black and grey chests, pitch-black beaks, and strokes of bright red feathers. Dracula parrots are short-tailed and stretch to nearly 50 cm (20 in) in length. They weigh around 680–800 g (24–28 oz).
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Source: Greg Hume
Females and males are identical, which means you can't tell the count from the countess without spotting red patches behind the male's ears. Unlike their other parrot counterparts, these rare birds don't climb. They jump. Wow!
Source: Lars Petersson, Morobe, Papua New Guinea
Source: Lars Petersson, Morobe, Papua New Guinea
Dracula parrots appear nomadic according to the fruiting of fig trees and fly in pairs or small groups with a distinctive flight. Their diet mostly consists of figs, sometimes flowers, and nectar. So, the birdie count Dracula actually loves vegetables. How surprising it is!
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Source: Loro Parque
These guys are native to the mountains of New Guinea only. Sadly, they are hunted for their feathers ceremonial dresses, meat, and cage bird trade. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species evaluated Dracula parrots as Vulnerable.
Source: Pam Rasmussen, Western, Papua New Guinea
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