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We all know there’s a whole community that worships the legendary Dracula. And when we talk about a bird associated with him, you must all think about a bat. But hold your horses (or bats) because we are actually talking about a parrot or, more specifically, a Dracula Parrot!
When we think of parrots, we usually imagine them as green, red, or blue-colored birds. However, the types of parrots are a lot more diverse than you might think. After all, there are 393 species of them, and all are pretty different from one another.
From sulfur-crested cockatoos to bronze-winged parrots, these beautiful birds never cease to surprise us with their intelligence and beauty. But have you heard of Pesquet’s parrot, more commonly known as the Dracula parrot?
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What is a Dracula Parrot?
After reading the teaser about this peculiar parrot, we know that we have piqued your interest. After all, who wouldn’t find a vampire parrot fascinating? Well then, brace yourself for a factual, visual journey cause that’s what we have prepared for you. Just scroll down to know more about this thrilling winged wonder.
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Pesquet’s Parrot is a Majestic Bird that is Also Known as Dracula Parrot
Image credits: Mike Peel
These beautiful birds are easily recognized by their black and grey chests, pitch-black beaks, and strokes of bright red feathers. Their red and black plumage looks like a cape when they fly, giving them a Dracula-ish look, hence their funky name!
Image credits: Charles Davies
These black-headed parrots are short-tailed and stretch to nearly 50 cm (20 in) in length. They weigh around 680-800 g (24-28 oz).
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Females and males of this black parrot type look quite similar. The only difference between them is that males have red patches behind their ears.
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Unlike their other parrot counterparts, these rare birds don’t climb from one branch to another. Instead, they move by jumping.
These Black and Red Parrots Can be Found in the Mountains of New Guinea
Image credits: Greg Hume
What’s interesting about these birds is that they are one of 3 parrot species with featherless faces.
Image credits: Rüdiger Stehn
The Dracula parrot can only be found in New Guinea, nowhere else in the world.
Image credits: Flickr
Sadly, these rare black parrot species have become a target for local poachers, which, in addition to increasing habitat loss, has put these vampire parrots’ population at dangerously low numbers.
The Black-Headed Parrots are a Threatened Species
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These black and red parrots are hunted for their feathers, which are used for ceremonial dresses, as well as for the meat and cage bird trade.
Image credits: Jean
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species evaluated Dracula parrots as Vulnerable.
Image credits: Linda De Volder
Here’s A Video of What Pesquet Parrots Look Like
Here’s What People had to Say about this Beautiful Bird
The Handsome Black and Red Parrot
What a thrilling world, isn’t it? Knowing that we exist simultaneously with something as stunning as a vampire bird. We hope you found the mesmerizing tale of these black parrots just as fascinating as we did and you had as much fun reading about them as we did when writing about them. Let us know in the comments below!
FAQs About Dracula Parrot
How Rare is the Dracula Parrot?
It is quite a rare bird as it can only be found in the mountains of New Guinea.
Is the Dracula Parrot a Vulture?
It might have a grim look. But Dracula parrot isn’t a vulture.
What do Dracula Parrots Eat?
The Dracula parrots are known to be frugivores, meaning their diet predominantly consists of fruits.
How Long Do Dracula Parrots Live?
Dracula parrots can live up to 20-25 years of age. However, in captivity, they can live up to 40 years.
Can You Have a Dracula Parrot Pet?
You can’t have a Dracula parrot pet because it is a threatened species. It will be illegal.
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Natasha Forchione 6 years ago
What gorgeous birds, hope they can be kept safe from stupid people!
Christina Uhlir 6 years ago (edited)
Hope without action is an excuse. Speak out against destruction of our planet and all life it supports. Sign petitions, call your government representatives, join the protests.
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Wietse Pot 6 years ago
lol, now I want to teach one of these parrots to say 'bleh bleh bleh'.
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Iggy 6 years ago
15 year old Goth me would have dreamed of having one of these beautiful birds so I could be even more Goth! But I would only ever dream of it. I hope they can protect these beautiful birds.
Christina Uhlir 6 years ago
They - the various environmental organizations are trying to protect them, but you have to support them.
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NanZ 6 years ago
Why do people have to kill beautiful creatures all the time!! It makes me extremely upset when I see stories about poachers killing everything for body parts because they are beautiful and they can sell them! The people that buy them are just as bad as the poachers! They create the market for the body parts and they keep poachers in business!
Jim Kang 6 years ago
Also, just as bad is the exotic pet trade. Quit trying to make a pet out of every animal out there.
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Ponzu Pilatu 2 years ago
Today money and power you are just a number nobody gives a s**t you want to see hell just came to malta where the greedyness and the power thanks to the pig s**t goverment lives nice bird nature is perfect but humans are the worse cancer on earth
Christina Uhlir 6 years ago (edited)
"Sadly, human being is a virus which plagues our planet, not the species that shall protect all life." ....and morally conscious people can change it.
scrappyrat 6 years ago
The problem is, humans have to own anything they find beautiful. Even in the comments they highlighted, people talk about wanting to have one of their own, despite just saying how the commercial pet trade was threatening their numbers. It's not just the ones that make it into people's homes either. So many die along the way for every one that actually gets sold to the consumer. From the ones who are accidentally killed during capture to the ones who suffocate or starve in transit, to the ones who die of disease or lack of vet care in pet stores and supplier's warehouses. It's a terrible cycle. That goes for zoo acquisitions as well. We just don't know when to leave the birds alone. Take photos and video, but let wildlife remain wild.
Christina Uhlir 6 years ago
....it's terrible cycle which only conscious customers can change.
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Karin Morris 6 years ago
You have just caused a run on illegal importing of this beautiful bird. People are idiots and only think of themselves.
PsRanger In-Socal 6 years ago
Seeing more about these unique parrots on assorted sites. Interesting but with that interest I am afraid for their well being. Since they are so rare and found in only one place on our planet that increased interest will only fuel their already poaching trade. I hope the local government puts increased pressure on poaching and creates a protective habitat for them.♥️
Natasha Forchione 6 years ago
What gorgeous birds, hope they can be kept safe from stupid people!
Christina Uhlir 6 years ago (edited)
Hope without action is an excuse. Speak out against destruction of our planet and all life it supports. Sign petitions, call your government representatives, join the protests.
Load More Replies... Wietse Pot 6 years ago
lol, now I want to teach one of these parrots to say 'bleh bleh bleh'.
Load More Replies... Iggy 6 years ago
15 year old Goth me would have dreamed of having one of these beautiful birds so I could be even more Goth! But I would only ever dream of it. I hope they can protect these beautiful birds.
Christina Uhlir 6 years ago
They - the various environmental organizations are trying to protect them, but you have to support them.
Load More Replies... NanZ 6 years ago
Why do people have to kill beautiful creatures all the time!! It makes me extremely upset when I see stories about poachers killing everything for body parts because they are beautiful and they can sell them! The people that buy them are just as bad as the poachers! They create the market for the body parts and they keep poachers in business!
Jim Kang 6 years ago
Also, just as bad is the exotic pet trade. Quit trying to make a pet out of every animal out there.
Load More Replies... Ponzu Pilatu 2 years ago
Today money and power you are just a number nobody gives a s**t you want to see hell just came to malta where the greedyness and the power thanks to the pig s**t goverment lives nice bird nature is perfect but humans are the worse cancer on earth
Christina Uhlir 6 years ago (edited)
"Sadly, human being is a virus which plagues our planet, not the species that shall protect all life." ....and morally conscious people can change it.
scrappyrat 6 years ago
The problem is, humans have to own anything they find beautiful. Even in the comments they highlighted, people talk about wanting to have one of their own, despite just saying how the commercial pet trade was threatening their numbers. It's not just the ones that make it into people's homes either. So many die along the way for every one that actually gets sold to the consumer. From the ones who are accidentally killed during capture to the ones who suffocate or starve in transit, to the ones who die of disease or lack of vet care in pet stores and supplier's warehouses. It's a terrible cycle. That goes for zoo acquisitions as well. We just don't know when to leave the birds alone. Take photos and video, but let wildlife remain wild.
Christina Uhlir 6 years ago
....it's terrible cycle which only conscious customers can change.
Load More Replies... Karin Morris 6 years ago
You have just caused a run on illegal importing of this beautiful bird. People are idiots and only think of themselves.
PsRanger In-Socal 6 years ago
Seeing more about these unique parrots on assorted sites. Interesting but with that interest I am afraid for their well being. Since they are so rare and found in only one place on our planet that increased interest will only fuel their already poaching trade. I hope the local government puts increased pressure on poaching and creates a protective habitat for them.♥️
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