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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Pesquet’s Parrot

Psittrichas fulgidus

Meet the pesquet’s parrot: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Pesquet’s Parrot — Psittrichas fulgidus
Pesquet’s Parrot
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

Pesquet's parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus), also known as vulturine parrot (though this usually refers to the South American species Pyrilia vulturina) or bare-headed 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 it occurs

Patchily distributed mountains of New Guinea.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as vulnerable. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: zara_n. Original file and full credit · CC BY 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.