Eclectus Parrot
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NameEclectus Parrot
Common NameEclectus Parrot
Scientific NameEclectus roratus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)52
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)487.5
Plumage DetailsMale Eclectus Parrots (as pictured) are primarily emerald green, with bright red patches on the sides of the body and underwing coverts, and blue primary flight feathers. The upper mandible of the beak is orange-red, while the lower mandible is black. Females are predominantly red with blue underparts and a black beak.
Vocalization / CallEclectus Parrots have a diverse vocal repertoire, including loud, harsh screeches, whistles, and melodic fluting notes. Their calls can be quite penetrating, especially when in flight or alarmed.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforests, mangroves, savanna woodlands
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Solomon Islands, Sumba, New Guinea and nearby islands, and northeastern Australia.
Identifying FeaturesExtreme sexual dimorphism (males green, females red/blue), Large, stocky build with a short, square tail, Males have bright green plumage with red side patches and an orange-red upper mandible, Females have bright red plumage with blue underparts and a black beak
Description
The Eclectus Parrot is a large, stocky parrot known for its striking sexual dimorphism, with males being predominantly green and females red and blue. They are intelligent birds often found foraging in the canopy of tropical rainforests, exhibiting a calm demeanor.
