Pesquet's Parrot
NamePesquet's Parrot
Common NamePesquet's Parrot
Scientific NamePsittrichas fulgidus
FamilyPsittrichasidae
Wingspan (cm)73
Length (cm)48
Weight (g)700
Plumage DetailsPredominantly black plumage with bright scarlet-red patches on the inner wing coverts. The head is small with a bare, dark grey to black facial patch, and males have a small red spot behind the eye.
Vocalization / CallKnown for harsh, rasping calls, often described as a 'screech' or 'growl,' typically given in flight or when disturbed. They also produce a drawn-out, rolling 'rraah-rraah' sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the hill and lowland rainforests of New Guinea, typically found at elevations between 600 and 1200 meters.
Identifying Featuresbare black face, vulture-like head, mostly black plumage, bright red wing patches, large hooked beak
Description
This large, distinctive parrot is characterized by its mostly black plumage and bright red wing patches. It is a highly specialized frugivore, primarily feeding on figs, and is often found in the canopy of lowland rainforests. Its bare, dark face gives it a unique, vulture-like appearance among parrots.
