Eclectus Parrots And Australian Eclectus Parrots-Eclectus roratus
Eclectus parrots And Australian Eclectus Parrots are found in Lesser Sundas, the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and N.E. Australia. They are birds of lowland rainforests and clumps of tall trees. Both sexes are glossy, brilliant birds, but the male is bright green with blue and red patches, while the female is crimson red with a blue belly. His coloration helps him blend among the trees as he forages for food. Her colors help camouflage her as she sits in dark tree holes incubating eggs. Eclectus parrots Length: 14 inches; Wingspan: up to 28 inches; Weight: up to 16 ounces Lifespan: In the Wild 40-50 years; In Captivity 80 years. |
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These Eclectus parrots And Australian Eclectus Parrots bird are strong fliers and on long flights they fly high above the forest canopy. They search for food during the day traveling in pairs or small parties, calling loudly. In the evening they engage in display flights before gathering in large groups of up to 80 birds to roost for the night. Eclectus parrots have 2 distinct calls: in flight, a harsh screeching is repeated 3 or 4 times; while feeding, they have a wailing cry or a mellow flute-like call.
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| Australian Eclectus Parrots |
Eclectus parrots reach sexual maturity at 3 years of age. They have no specific breeding season and can
breed all year long. During courtship, the male pursues one female and attempts to get her attention by
making excited squawking calls. The nest is in a hole in the trunk of a tree standing near the edge of the forest or forest clearing. Two eggs are laid on wood chips lining the bottom of the hollow. The female sits on the nest and is fed at frequent intervals by the male.
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| Australian Eclectus Parrots |
Only the female broods on the nest for 26 days, leaving about twice a day to be fed by the male. The young fledge (leave the nest) a little over 12 weeks after hatching. Observers have recorded groups of birds consisting of dominant pairs, each of which have helpers that are offspring from previous years or unpaired adult birds that come and assist in rearing of the young.
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Eclectus parrots Conservation Status is common but declining in some areas due to over-trapping for the pet trade or habitat loss by
deforestation.
