Moluccan Eclectus
Moluccan Eclectus
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The Eclectus Parrot is a large, vibrant parrot native to the Solomon Islands, Sumba, New Guinea and nearby islands, and northeastern Australia. It is renowned for its extreme sexual dimorphism, where males are bright green and females are deep red and blue.
Where to spot
Inhabits tropical rainforests, forest edges, and sometimes plantations across its range in Australasia and Oceania.
How to spot
Distinguish sexes by their striking coloration: males are bright green with red underwings, while females are deep red with blue on the chest and back. Listen for their loud, distinctive calls, which include squawks, whistles, and bell-like notes.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen feeding in the canopy. Most visible during early morning and late afternoon when flying to and from roosts or foraging sites.
Where to spot
Inhabits tropical rainforests, forest edges, and sometimes plantations across its range in Australasia and Oceania.
How to spot
Distinguish sexes by their striking coloration: males are bright green with red underwings, while females are deep red with blue on the chest and back. Listen for their loud, distinctive calls, which include squawks, whistles, and bell-like notes.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen feeding in the canopy. Most visible during early morning and late afternoon when flying to and from roosts or foraging sites.
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The Eclectus Parrot was once thought to be two separate species due to the dramatic color difference between males and females, a level of sexual dimorphism rarely seen among parrots.
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