Have you ever heard of the Oceanic Eclectus Parrot? This extinct and elusive bird once called the Pacific islands of Tonga, Vanuatu, and possibly Fiji home. But human activity led to the demise of this unique island species thousands of years ago. Though gone, the Oceanic Eclectus Parrot remains fascinating. it’s bones provide clues to…
The brilliantly colored Sumba Eclectus Parrot is confined to a single remote Indonesian island, where deforestation and trapping threaten this species’ survival. As one of the most striking members of the parrot family, the Sumba Eclectus exhibits a spectacular visual dichotomy between the sexes. Read on to learn more about this endangered bird and why…
The Papuan Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus polychloros) is a brightly colored parrot native to the island of New Guinea and nearby islands in Indonesia and the South Pacific. With it’s striking sexual dimorphism and brilliant red, green, blue, and orange plumage, this medium-sized parrot is considered one of the most beautiful members of the parrot family….
The brilliant plumage of parrots has captivated people for centuries. Among the most striking is the Tanimbar Eclectus (Eclectus riedeli), a rare parrot found only on the remote Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia. With it’s vibrant green and blue hues, the male Tanimbar Eclectus stands out even among it’s vibrant relatives. Females sport a dramatic coat…
The beautifully colored and intelligent Moluccan Eclectus Parrot is a fascinating bird that makes a delightful pet for the right owner. This medium-sized parrot is native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and surrounding islands, where it inhabits tropical forests and woodlands. The most striking feature of the Moluccan Eclectus is the extreme difference in plumage…
The parrot family Psittaculidae contains over 350 species, displaying a stunning array of colors, sizes, and behaviors. Nestled within this diverse family is the genus Eclectus, comprising some of the most distinctly colored parrots on Earth. “The brilliant hues of Eclectus parrots have captivated people for centuries. Their unusual reversed sexual dimorphism continues to fascinate…
