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Eclectus Parrot

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Eclectus Parrots
Overview by Dr. Bob Marshall
Eclectuses as Pets ... Talking Ability (compared to other species)
Eclectus Species & Average Weight & Sizes of the Species ... Eclectus Sub-species Visual Identification ...

 


ECLECTUS PARROT:
There are several subspecies of eclectus parrots and the female feather color patterns in those subspecies vary according to the subspecies, from having a blue breast and belly ( E. r. aruensis, E. r. biaki, E. r.

Eclectus Parrot
Family: Psittacidae"Holly" and "Polly"
Female and Male - breeding pair of Eclectus ParrotsEclectus roratusPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy Gary Totty
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Until the beginning of the 20th century, male and female Eclectus parrots were considered two separate species! This is due to the extreme differences in their coloration.

Eclectus Parrot
We also have a new male eclectus parrot to join our female in the Indoor Flight Room. There is sexual dimorphism with this species-the males and females have different coloration.

Eclectus Parrots as Pets
Eclectus parrots as pets are very popular due to their unique appearance and gentle nature. The following article will cover some information related to eclectus parrot care...

Eclectus Parrot - Oceanic Eclectus Parrot †₴ (extinct or prehistoric)
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While both sexes of parrots tend to look identical the eclectus parrot is one of the few known vertebrates in which the female is more colorful than the male. She is bright red; he is green.
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See also: Parrot, Cockatoo, Macaw, Parakeet, Pigeon

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