12 photos of an eagle parrot – Count Dracula from the world of birds, whose appearance inspires awe and admiration (13 photos)

The second name of this beautiful and slightly frightening bird is the "Dracula" parrot. If you have never heard of it or seen it, then the photos will not disappoint you. It is truly a marvel!





Meet the amazing bird from Papua New Guinea - the eagle parrot. This is a very rare species with a unique coloring - photos with them do not need any artificial increase in brightness or richness. The power of the eagle and the bright beauty of the parrot make this only representative of the genus of bristle-headed parrots a real decoration of nature.

This is an eagle parrot, a species of bird from Papua New Guinea



Their second name is the "Dracula" parrot





It's not hard to guess why: their plumage is a triumph of the Gothic and style



The eagle's beak and claws, red-black coloring and half-meter length make the bird slightly frightening



But eagle parrots do not drink anyone's blood - they prefer tropical fruits and berries



They live in the mountains and tropical forests at a decent altitude: from 1000 to 2300 meters



One of their tricks is a leisurely flight. They seem to relish being in the air



Eagle parrots usually fly alone, rarely in pairs and very rarely in flocks



The eagle parrot is generally a very rare species. The reason for this is the interest in birds on the part of man



There are about 20 thousand pairs of these beauties left



The life expectancy of "counts" is up to 40 years



Let's hope the situation will change and the number of these majestic birds will only increase



After all, eagle parrots are a real gift of nature!