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All Kinds of Local & Imported Parrots
ECLECTUS PARROTS
About Eclectus: An Overview
The name of these many faceted parrots is literally derived from the word "eclectic"**.
Some people prefer to pronounce the name as E-klek-tus and others pronounce it Eck-lec-tus. Both are considered correct.
The name of these many faceted parrots is literally derived from the word "eclectic"**.
Some people prefer to pronounce the name as E-klek-tus and others pronounce it Eck-lec-tus. Both are considered correct.
Physical Characteristics
These gorgeous winged creatures are crowned with head and breast feathers that are often compared to that of the silkiest human hair. Eclectus Parrots are sexually dimorphic meaning the coloration and details of these feathers will vary dramatiy between the sexes. For example The plump, stocky look of the Eclectics female, and their primary shades of red, are often highlighted with shades of violets and blues. The much more 'aerodynamic' male Eclectus is typiy an intense, vibrant green with touches of yellow or blue.
Eclectus Specifics
Eclectus are highly intelligent parrots. When hand fed and well socialized - Eclectus are generally excellent talkers. They are talented mimics and will speak in a very clear, distinctive voice. They often seem to be speaking in context. They will sometimes even pick up words or phrases without any true training, depending upon their environment.
Eclectus parrots are known to be "Old World Parrots ". Most of the early Eclectus Parrots that
were first brought into captivity in the last part of 1800's
Eclectus parrots are known to be "Old World Parrots ". Most of the early Eclectus Parrots that
were first brought into captivity in the last part of 1800's
and early 1900's were not wild birds. They were tame pets that had been purchased from the natives of New Guinea and its surrounding
islands .Today, the Eclectus are still found in their natural habitats in Australia (Cape York Peninsula), New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Indonesian Archipelago islands.
Each type of Eclectus belongs to one genus, which is Eclectus. It is said that there are up to 10 sub-species of Eclectus, but some authorities only recognize 7 or 8 of these dependant upon your resource. This an area of great debate amongst avian aficionados and experts alike. Some of the most commonly accepted are:
• Riedeli's Eclectus
• Red-sided Eclectus
• Vosmaeri Eclectus
• Solomon Island Eclectus
• Aruensis Eclectus
• Macgillivray Eclectus
• Cornelia's Eclectus
• Westermani Eclectus
• Biaki Eclectus
• Red-sided Eclectus
• Vosmaeri Eclectus
• Solomon Island Eclectus
• Aruensis Eclectus
• Macgillivray Eclectus
• Cornelia's Eclectus
• Westermani Eclectus
• Biaki Eclectus
The sub-species most frequently found among aviaries in the United States are the Vosmaeri, Red-Sided, Grand and the Solomon Island Eclectus.
Dietary Needs of the Eclectus
Like all Royal Bird Farm, Eclectus require sufficient amounts of Vitamin "A" (Beta Carotene) and Calcium. Beta Carotene sources that appeal to your Eclectus include the following foods: Winter and Yellow Squash varieties, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Red Peppers, Green Beans, Green Peas, Broccoli, Kale and other Green Leafy Vegetables, and so on. Your Eclectus will also need fresh fruits and of course fresh water at all times. We also use with all of our Royal Bird Farm, Coconut oil, and highly recommend it.
Eclectus Female
Eclectus Male
