Eclectus Parrot
NameEclectus Parrot
Common NameEclectus Parrot
Scientific NameEclectus roratus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)52
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)485
Plumage DetailsMales are bright emerald green with red patches on the sides of the body and underwing coverts, and a yellow-orange upper mandible. Females are mostly bright red with a blue or purple belly and nape, and a black beak. The bird in the image is a male, displaying its characteristic green plumage and orange beak.
Vocalization / CallEclectus Parrots have a diverse vocal repertoire, including loud, harsh screeches, whistles, and more melodic chirps and chattering sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, mangrove forests, plantations, woodlands
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Solomon Islands, Sumba, New Guinea and nearby islands, northeastern Australia (Cape York Peninsula), and the Maluku Islands (Moluccas).
Identifying Featuresextreme sexual dimorphism (males green, females red/blue), males have yellow-orange beak, females have black beak, large parrot size, short, square tail
Description
The Eclectus Parrot is a large parrot species renowned for its extreme sexual dimorphism, where males are predominantly green and females are vibrant red and blue. These arboreal birds are typically found foraging for fruits and seeds in the canopy of tropical rainforests.
