Genus Psittrichas

Pesquet's Parrot

Pesquet's Parrot - Pesquet's Parrot is a large parrot with a total length of approximately 46 cm and a weight of 680–800 g . Its plumage is black, with greyish scaling to the chest, and a red belly, uppertail coverts and wing-panels. The adult male has a red spot behind the eye, which is not seen in the adult female. Compared to most other parrots it appears unusually small-headed, in part due to the bare black facial skin and the relatively long, hooked bill. This rather vulture-like profile is the reason behind its alternative common name.