# Eclectus Parrot (*Eclectus roratus*) The Eclectus Parrot is a stunning bird with bright green feathers for males and vibrant red and purple for females! They are gentle and love to chat. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Tropical rainforests - **Also known as:** Eclectus, Green Eclectus, Red-Sided Eclectus ![Eclectus Parrot](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771425837/objects/4648.jpg) ## Appearance The Eclectus Parrot has extreme sexual dimorphism, with males being bright emerald green and females a striking vivid red and deep blue/purple. Males sport an orange beak, while females have a black one, making them look like different species. Their vibrant colors help them stand out. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Psittaciformes - **Family:** Psittacidae - **Genus:** Eclectus ## Interesting facts - Baby Eclectus parrots stay in their nest cavities for a long time, sometimes up to 12 weeks! - Eclectus parrots are among the few bird species where the female is more brightly colored than the male! - Female Eclectus parrots often compete fiercely for nesting hollows in old trees. - Their bright feathers are prized, but their unique diet makes them tricky to care for. ## Special abilities - **Color Coded Identity:** Eclectus Parrots have extreme sexual dimorphism that helps them with species recognition and camouflage in different environments. - **Seed Cracker Beak:** Eclectus Parrots can crack tough nuts and seeds because of their powerful, hooked beak that helps them access nutrient-rich foods. - **Specialized Gut:** Eclectus Parrots have a unique, long digestive tract that helps them efficiently process large amounts of fruit. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 35-42 cm - **Wingspan:** 49-60 cm - **Weight:** 0.37-0.55 kg - **Lifespan:** 30-50 years - **Speed:** 55 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 1-2 - **Incubation:** 28-30 days ## Diet & Feeding These colorful parrots munch on fresh fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers from rainforest trees! - **Primary Foods:** fruits, seeds, nuts, blossoms, leaf buds - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** Cluster Fig (*Ficus racemosa*) — eats the sweet fruits of this fig tree. - **Shelter:** Rainbow Eucalyptus (*Eucalyptus deglupta*) — nests in large tree hollows of mature forest trees. - **Eaten by:** Carpet Python (*Morelia spilota*) — young birds in nests can be preyed upon by tree-climbing snakes. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rainforest): This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Eclectus Parrot? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Eclectus Parrot? 35-42 cm ### What is Eclectus Parrot's wingspan? 49-60 cm ### How much does Eclectus Parrot weigh? 0.37-0.55 kg ### How long does Eclectus Parrot live? 30-50 years ### How fast can Eclectus Parrot move? 55 km/h ### What does Eclectus Parrot eat? These colorful parrots munch on fresh fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers from rainforest trees! ### Where is Eclectus Parrot usually found? Tropical rainforests ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Eclectus Parrot: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eclectus-parrot)