Eclectus Parrot
NameEclectus Parrot
Common NameEclectus Parrot
Scientific NameEclectus roratus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)52
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)490
Plumage DetailsMales are emerald green with bright red patches on the sides of the body and underwing coverts, and blue primary flight feathers. Their upper mandible is orange with a yellow tip, and the lower mandible is black. Females are predominantly bright red with a purplish-blue mantle and belly, and a black beak. The bird in the image is a male.
Vocalization / CallEclectus Parrots have a range of vocalizations, including loud, harsh squawks, whistles, and various chattering sounds. Their calls can also be described as strong, piercing, and sometimes melodic or flute-like.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Solomon Islands, Sumba, New Guinea and nearby islands, and northeastern Australia.
Identifying FeaturesExtreme sexual dimorphism (males green, females red/blue), Males have an orange upper beak with a yellow tip and black lower beak, Females have an entirely black beak, Large parrot size with a relatively short, square tail, Bright, iridescent plumage
Description
The Eclectus Parrot is a large parrot species native to the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and Australia, renowned for its striking sexual dimorphism. Males are predominantly bright green, while females are vivid red and blue. These intelligent birds are typically found in tropical rainforests, where they feed primarily on fruits and seeds.
