Eclectus Parrots

Eclectus parrots are intelligent and social, known for their colorful plumage and talking ability. eclectus parrot for sale

If you fancy large birds, you can’t go wrong with an eclectus parrot. They’re not only beautiful, they can also entertain you with their chatter.  Eclectus parrots are highly social and will form life-long, monogamous relationships.  In the forests of far north Queensland, during the early morning and late afternoon, they can be observed foraging in pairs or large groups.  These adorable birds are herbivores and will primarily feed upon forest fruits, nuts, seeds and blossoms. eclectus parrot for sale

Eclectus parrots as pets are beautiful to look at as well as being an active member of the family! They live for around 45 years and are reasonably easy to breed. They are very good talkers and will always surprise you with how fluent their words are pronounced

Physical Description of Eclectus Parrots

The eclectus parrot is sexually dimorphic, meaning male and females are differently colored. While both sexes are similar in size the males tend to be larger and the females have brigther plumage. All chicks are hatched with grey down feathers on them. As their feathers start to emerge the sex of the chick can be determined. On average, adult eclectus parrots weigh 500-600 grams and have an average length of between 105-133 millimeters. The wingspans of eclecrus parrots are between 228 millimeters and 247 millimeters.

The males are primarily green and quite colorful. They have a yellow tinted crown and blue coloring throughout the primaries. Their wing coverts are red, as are the feathers on the underside of the wing.The tail feathers are shades of green, blue, and yellow-ish white towards the tip. The males have grey legs. Their mandible is coral colored on the top and black on the bottom.They are approximately 115-133 mm long.