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Pesquet's Parrot (psittrichas fulgidus)
Image by Gregory Moine
Description: Vulture-liked head lacking in feathers around eyes; elongated black beak; feathers black across and tail; red feathers on front of wings and belly.
Diet: Specialized on certain species of figs, occasionally soft fruits, nectar and flowers.
Habitat: Occrus in montane forest habitats (New Guinea).
Status and conservation: Pesquet's Parrots are believed to still be common in remote areas, but are rapidly disappearing from forests that are inhabited by humans. They are hunted for their skins that are used as a "bride" price in the highlands. They are also used as a food source.
Did you know... The Pesquet's Parrot is often referred to as the Vulturine Parrot because of its vulture-like look. The bare head and long beak are probably an adaptation to keep the soft fruits that it feeds on from collecting on its feathers. Uncommon in captivity and occuring in remote areas, in the wild, little is known about the Pesquet's behavior or reproduction.
Kiwi Bird
Image by Pink Pink
All kiwi species are endangered. The kiwi is also a national symbol of New Zealand.
Have seen this kiwi clip at you tube?
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