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Eclectus Parrot [Eclectus Roratus]

In this video, we learn about the Eclectus parrot. QUICK FACTS: • Lifespan: 30 years • Length: 12.2 – 14.5 in • Wingspan: 20 in • Weight: 13.2 – 19.4 oz • Family: Psittaculidae Description The eclectus parrot is a sexually dimorphic species of the Old World parrot family Psittaculidae. It is a stocky, short-tailed parrot. There are nine recognized subspecies. The male of the nominate species is bright green with blue primaries and red underwing coverts. Its upper bill is orange fading into yellow towards the tip and the lower bill is black. The nominate female has a bright red head and breast, a darker back and wings, and a violet mantle, belly, and wing edges. The bill of the female is all black. Both sexes have yellow-orange eyes. Vocalizations: Call and song The in-flight call is a high-pitched squawk. Females produce a melodious series of loud ringing notes. Distribution and range The eclectus parrot is native to northeastern Australia, the Solomon Islands, Sumba, New Guinea, and the Maluku Islands. Habitat It inhabits rainforests and woodlands. Relationship with humans Eclectus parrots are often kept in captivity as pets. Diet and feeding habits In the wild, their diet comprises mainly fruits, nuts, flowers, buds, and seeds. Nesting and breeding Eclectus parrots are polygynandrous, meaning that both females and males mate with multiple partners with the males traveling to and from several nesting sites. The pronounced sexual dimorphism of the species may be due to the species’ unique breeding strategy. The eclectus nests in the hollows of large trees. There is high competition for nesting sites. Females lay two eggs and the incubation period lasts up to a month. The nestlings fledge at roughly 11 weeks. Status and conservation While fairly common, population numbers are declining in parts of their range. The main threats to the species are hunting, trapping for the exotic pet trade, and habitat loss due to deforestation. They are listed as ‘vulnerable’ in Queensland, but overall the species is classified as “least concern” by the IUCN. #avibirds #bird #birdwatching #eclectusparrot #eclectusroratus #parrot