Pesquet's Parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus)

Other Names (World)
Pesquet's Parrot, Vulturine Parrot, Bare-headed Parrot

Family
Psittacidae (Parrots)

Size
46 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Lesson, 1830)

Habitat
Hill and lower montane forest. From 100 - 1,800 m.

Range (Guide)

Indonesia (B) (NB), Papua New Guinea (B) (NB).

Mountains of New Guinea.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 42,000 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Hunting for feathers is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Singles or pairs but flocks of up to 20 have been recorded.

Voice
Rather like a cockatoo but quieter and softer.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (10)...)

Pesquet's Parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus) [XC186063]
by Bas van Balen from Kwatu Lodge, Ketu River (Elevala River tributary), Western Province, Papua New Guinea (call)

Pesquet's Parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus) [XC118795]
by Frank Lambert from Kiunga Km17 on road to Tabubil, Papua New Guinea (alarm call, call)

Subspecies
Relationships uncertain and taxonomic position remains somewhat controversial. Has been associated with Loriinae, but also shows affinities with Nestorini.

No subspecies.

Similar Species
Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) which is uniformly blackish-grey with small pink face patch and very heavy bill. Female Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus) which has bright red head and blue body. Crows Corvus spp. are all-black with straighter bills.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Pesquets Parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus) - 10 files

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