Pesquet’s parrot, (Psittrichas fulgidus) 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. It is endemic to hill and montane rainforests in New Guinea. The Dracula parrot is a medium-sized bird that weighs between 1 and 2 pounds. They have black plumage with a velvety texture and crimson feathers on their undersides. Their beak is hooked, and their eyes are a striking shade of yellow. This bird is only found in the rainforests of the hills and mountains of New Guinea, usually at elevations of between 1968 and 3937 feet, though they’ve been found as low as 98 feet and as high as 6562 feet. They roost high up in tall trees and prefer to hop from one limb to another instead of flying. Unfortunately, this makes them easier for predators to catch. Pesquet’s parrot is a highly specialised frugivore, feeding almost exclusively on a few species of figs. Flowers and nectar have also been reported. In parts of its range, it is seasonally nomadic in response to the availability of fruits. Though not much is written about the parrot’s natural predators, like other parrots it is probably subject to predation by birds of prey, snakes, and bats, especially when it’s young. Fortunately, it is spared predation by monkeys as New Guinea does not have monkeys. But the Dracula parrot’s most dangerous predator is the human, which hunts it for its feathers and destroys its habitat through logging. Pesquet’s Parrot utters harsh, screeching calls, like cockatoos, but softer and more high-pitched. It also gives disyllabic nasal squeak. Here is a link so you can listen to this bird too.