Pesquet's parrot, psittrichas fulgidus

 

Higher Classification: Psittrichas

Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing)

Mass: 860g (Adult)

Scientific name: psittrichas fulgidus

Rank: Species

Family: Psittaculidae

An extremely rare species of bird of prey, vultures and parrots inhabit the forests and mountains of New Guinea. Settlements can be, perhaps, perhaps, so be it. ‘The ghost.

Although the exterior is frightening, this bird, known as Dracula, is not a blood-sucking person. His scientific name is Psittrichas fulgidus. The bird is said to be the only member of the genus.

This parrot is quite large. The neck is covered with black and gray feathers, like a short coat surrounded by a dark red body. The feathers on the head fall off over time. Eyes shining like beads. The curved beak with its small round head protrudes like that of a vulture that preys on animals.

This nomadic parrot is accustomed to a special diet. It feeds on organisms, insects, pests, and nectar and flowers attached to plant stems.

Unlike other birds, they do not walk on branches. Just jumping from branch to branch.

Female and male Dracula parrots differ slightly. There is a red spot behind the male bird's eyes. The female lays her eggs twice at a time in nests in the large nests of trees. These are often in pairs or groups. There are about 20 parrots in each group.

The sound of Dracula parrots screaming loudly to communicate with each other can be heard even from a distance.

In addition to New Guinea's forests, Dracula's are now found in several zoos around the world. 

(Courtesy of All That Is Interesting.com)