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Pesquet's parrot, orDevil's parrot, or Vulturine parrot(Psittrichas fulgidus)
Phylum —chordata
Class — aves
Order — psittaciformes
Family — psittaculidae
Genus – psittrichas
Appearance
Pesquet's parrot is a large parrot with a total length of approximately 46 cm (18 in) and a weight of 680–800 g (24–28 oz). 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.
Habitat
It is endemic to hill and montane rainforest in New Guinea.
Behavior
It is typically seen in pairs or groups up to 20 individuals. In flight, it alternates between rapid flapping and short glides.At least in parts of its range, it is seasonally nomadic in response to the availability of fruits.
Diet
Pesquet's parrot is a highly specialized frugivore, feeding almost exclusively on a few species of figs. Flowers and nectar have also been reported.
Reproduction
Little is known about its breeding habits in the wild. Typically, it lays two eggs in a nest in a large, hollow tree.
In captivity
The lifespanis upto 50-60 years.
They are quickly tamed and can easily live in captivity. Difficulties lie only in the peculiarities of nutrition. In captivity, the bird eats figs, pollen, honey, juicy fruits: peaches, pears, bananas, apples, vegetables, branches with flowers, rice flakes and cereals, low-fat dairy products. To feed Vulturine parrots, you can use mixtures for Lori parrots, as well as vitamins.
The minimum cage size: 150x80x150 cm, the enclosure min 2,5x3x23m. The nest box is 60x60x100 cm.
The air in the room must be constantly moist. For good health and appearance, the bird should often be sprayed with water, it is better to put an air humidifier next to the cage (aviary). The air temperature should not fall below 16 oC.
