Pesquet's parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus) is named for the French naturalist Étienne Pesquet, who is credited with describing the species. The parrot's other common names, Dracula parrot and vulturine parrot, come from its appearance, which has a vulture-like bald head and a dramatic red-and-black colouring that resembles a vampire's cloak. Native to New Guinea's hill and lower montane rainforests, it specialises in eating figs and other soft fruits, and is seasonally nomadic to find the ripest fruit. The primary difference between a male and female is a distinct red spot behind the eye, which is only present in the adult male.
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