About the Pesquet's Parrot
Pesquet's parrot, also known as the Dracula parrot or as the vulturine parrot, is a member of the Old World parrot family Psittaculidae. It is the only member of the genus Psittrichas. The species is endemic to hill and montane rainforests in New Guinea.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psittrichas fulgidus |
| Species Codes | pespar1, PEPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pesquet's Parrot belong to?
The Pesquet's Parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Pesquet's Parrot?
The Pesquet's Parrot is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Pesquet's Parrot?
Pesquet's parrot, also known as the Dracula parrot or as the vulturine parrot, is a member of the Old World parrot family Psittaculidae. It is the only member of the genus Psittrichas. The species is endemic to hill and montane rainforests in New Guinea....
Where can I report a Pesquet's Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Pesquet's Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pespar1, or on iNaturalist.
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