With that being said, aside from its appearance, there is one other thing that makes “Dracula” a fitting name for this parrot – the horrifying sounds it makes.
In fact, the appearance of this ominous bird is much more like a vulture than a parrot, with a bald, black head, and a long pointed beak.īut while the Dracula parrot may mimic the look of a blood sucking Dracula being, it’s really anything but.ĭespite it’s vulture-like appearance, the Dracula parrot maintains a diet of mostly figs and sweet fruits. The Dracula has a black parrot-like body with a blood red underbelly and the head of a vulture. Just by looking at the parrot it’s no surprise where it gets its name. Sometimes referred to as the Pesquet’s parrot, or more formally known as Psittrichas Fulgidus, the Dracula parrot is a gothic looking bird that is native to the rainforests of New Guinea. 3 Why haven’t I heard of the Dracula parrot before?.Today we will answer all of your questions about the Dracula parrot including where they come from, how they got their name, and whether you can own one as a pet. Or are they gentle parrots with a rough exterior? Is the name Dracula an accurate representation for this parrot? With the body of a parrot and the head of a vulture, this bird is both beautiful and intimidating at the same (what else would you expect from a parrot named Dracula?). The answer to this question is yes! The Dracula parrot really does exist. Not only are there people that believe in vampires, but there are people out there who are living as vampires themselves – sleeping during the day, coming alive at night, adding fangs to their teeth, and yes, even drinking blood.īut while I cannot honestly tell you that I believe human vampires are real, I can tell you that I believe in Dracula – no, not the person, but the parrot. The Dracula parrot is a rare bird endemic to the New Guinea rainforest.Did you know that there’s an entire subset of people who believe that vampires truely do exist? It's believed that between 20,000 and 50,000 Dracula parrots exist in the wild and their population continues to decrease. Poachers go after the Dracula parrot for their feathers, which are highly prized by collectors. This is mainly due to poaching, as well as habitat loss. Unfortunately, the Dracula parrot has been classified as vulnerable on the IUCN's Red List. These rare birds are the only members of their genus, and this genus is the only member of the subfamily Psittrichadinae, which shows how unique these parrots truly are.
Interestingly, only one or two eggs are laid at a time. Dracula parrots are believed to have a lifespan of 20 to 40 years and they nest in large, hollow trees. They can almost always be found at least in pairs. When they are left alone in areas where they aren't hunted, it's not uncommon to see groups of 10 to 14 roosting in the trees. This is also why they're only one of three parrot species without a bare face, as the fruit pulp they eat would cause facial feathers to become matted. This helps explain why they aren't migrant and typically stick to one area. These parrots only feed on a few species of fig. And for this parrot, we're not just talking about any fruit. In fact, the Dracula parrot is a frugivore, which means that fruit is its preferred food. But, don't let these colloquial names fool you-this bird is no flesh-eater. For that reason, it's sometimes also called a vulturine parrot. Its long hooked beak and bare face, coupled with its large head, make it look a bit like a vulture.
The Dracula parrot is a relatively large parrot, measuring a total length of about 18 inches and weighing between 1.5 and 1.75 pounds.
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