The Dracula parrot, also called the Pesquet’s parrot or vulturine parrot, is a unique species with a goth-like appearance. Since their red and black wings appear similar to Dracula’s cape, they were named ‘Dracula parrots’. Also, these birds look somewhat identical to vultures, which leads them to acquire the name ‘vulturine parrots’.

Pesquet's parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus), also known as the Dracula parrot[2] or as the vulturine parrot (leading to easy confusion with Pyrilia vulturina from Brazil), is a member of the Old World parrot family Psittaculidae. It is the only member of the genus Psittrichas. It is endemic to hill and montane rainforests in New Guinea.

2025年2月28日 · As its nickname “Dracula Parrot” implies, Pesquet’s Parrots are a bit frightening to look at. In fact, the bird resembles a vulture in its face, resulting in the nickname “Vulture Parrot.” On top of its striking appearance, the Pesquet’s Parrot is a relatively rare bird.

2024年5月29日 · The Pesquet’s parrot earned its dramatic nickname, the Dracula parrot, due to its striking black and red plumage, which gives it a vampiric appearance. The bird’s dark feathers contrast sharply with bright red patches on its wings, …

2024年8月15日 · Their most prominent feature is the blood-red plumage on their flanks, wings, and belly. The rest of their plumage is a black or charcoal grey color extending to their beaks. Dracula parrots have curved narrow beaks and a featherless head. The main reason these parrots have no feathers on their head is because of their diet.

The Pesquet's parrot, also known as the Dracula parrot, is a striking avian species with a total length of approximately 46 cm (18 in) and a weight ranging from 680 to 800 grams (24–28 oz). Its plumage is predominantly black, accented with greyish scaling on the chest.

2021年1月22日 · These Dracula parrots may look scary, but they’re not meat eaters, nor do they drain your blood. Their featherless face is thought to have evolved to avoid matting of feathers when eating sticky figs. With fewer than 50,000 individuals remaining in the wild to date, these beautiful and unique birds are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Pesquet’s Parrot, also known as the Dracula Parrot or the Vulturine Parrot, is a unique and striking bird species that can be found in a few specific locations in the world. This parrot is endemic to the cloud forests of New Guinea, which is the second-largest island in the world, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.

Pesquet’s Parrot, also known as the Dracula Parrot, is a striking bird native to the rainforests of New Guinea. This species stands out due to its predominantly black and grey plumage, with a vivid splash of red under its wings and tail, contrasting sharply against the dark feathers.

2020年4月27日 · Their black and grey chests and brush-stroked red wings identify the rare species, with male birds having additional red spots behind their ears. Only found in the mountains of New Guinea, the Dracula parrot is in danger, at …