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Pesquet's Parrot  (Psittrichas fulgidus)

Also Known As: Vulturine Parrot
 
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Pesquet’s Parrot perched

Credit: © Jamie Gilardi
 
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The Pesquet's Parrot is the only parrot with a bare (featherless) face. It is felt it has evolved this bare face to avoid feathers becoming matted with the fruit pulp the parrot feeds on.

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