Eclectus Parrot
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NameEclectus Parrot
Common NameEclectus Parrot
Scientific NameEclectus roratus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)52
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)485
Plumage DetailsThe male Eclectus Parrot, as pictured, is predominantly bright emerald green. It features a bright orange upper mandible and a black lower mandible. There are patches of red on the sides of the body under the wings, and blue primary coverts visible on the wing edge. The undertail feathers are yellow-tipped.
Vocalization / CallEclectus Parrots have a diverse range of vocalizations, including loud, harsh squawks, whistles, and melodic fluting sounds. They can also mimic human speech and other sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforests, mangrove forests, woodlands, plantations
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Solomon Islands, Sumba, New Guinea and nearby islands, northeastern Australia (Cape York Peninsula), and the Maluku Islands (Indonesia).
Identifying Featurespronounced sexual dimorphism (males green, females red/blue), large, broad beak, males: bright green plumage with red flank patches and orange upper mandible, females: bright red plumage with blue/purple chest and black beak, stocky build
Description
Eclectus Parrots are known for their striking sexual dimorphism, with males being predominantly green and females red and blue. These intelligent, arboreal birds inhabit tropical rainforests, feeding primarily on fruits, nuts, and seeds. They are often kept as companion birds due to their talking ability and calm demeanor.
