Moluccan Eclectus
NameMoluccan Eclectus
Common NameMoluccan Eclectus
Scientific NameEclectus roratus
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)52
Length (cm)38.5
Weight (g)490
Plumage DetailsMales are emerald green with red underwing coverts and blue primary feathers; their upper mandible is orange and lower is black. Females are bright red on the head and body, with a deep purple-blue chest and belly, and an entirely black beak.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, harsh screeches and squawks, as well as softer whistles and chattering sounds, often used for communication within flocks.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Moluccas (Maluku Islands) in eastern Indonesia, including islands such as Seram, Buru, Ambon, and Saparua.
Identifying FeaturesExtreme sexual dimorphism (green male, red/purple female), Males: bright green plumage, orange upper mandible, black lower mandible, Females: red head and body, purple-blue chest and belly, black beak, Stocky build with a relatively short, square tail
Description
Eclectus parrots are renowned for their striking sexual dimorphism, with males being bright green and females predominantly red and purple. These medium-sized parrots inhabit tropical rainforests, feeding primarily on fruits and seeds.
