Parrot

Eclectus Parrot

The Eclectus Parrot is known for extreme sexual dimorphism — males are bright green, females are vivid red and purple. They are calm, intelligent, and excellent talkers....

Height (male)

35–42 cm

Weight (male)

0.4–0.6 kg

Lifespan

30–50 years

Grooming

Moderate — regular nail and beak trimming, bathing, cage cleaning

Exercise

High — minimum 3 hours out of cage daily

Origin

Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Indonesia

Coat Type

Male: bright green. Female: vivid red and purple

Size

Medium

Temperament

Calm, intelligent, gentle, excellent talker, sensitive

Good with children Good with dogs

Exercise & Care

Exercise: High — minimum 3 hours out of cage daily. They need space, toys, and mental stimulation.

Grooming: Moderate — regular nail and beak trimming, bathing, cage cleaning.

Coat: Male: bright green. Female: vivid red and purple

Health & Considerations

Known health issues

Hypovitaminosis A, feather plucking, PDD, aspergillosis, toe tapping

Origin

Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Indonesia

Size category

Medium

About the Eclectus Parrot

The Eclectus Parrot is known for extreme sexual dimorphism — males are bright green, females are vivid red and purple. They are calm, intelligent, and excellent talkers.

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