ELEKTUS PARROT
MOLUCCAN ECLECTUS
The Electus parrot (Eclectus roratus) is a parrot native to the Maluku Islands (Moluccas). It is unusual in the parrot family for its extreme sexual dimorphism of the colours of the plumage. The male having a mostly bright emerald green plumage and the female a mostly bright red and purple/blue plumage.
ELEKTUS PARROT
MOLUCCAN ECLECTUS
The Electus parrot (Eclectus roratus) is a parrot native to the Maluku Islands (Moluccas). It is unusual in the parrot family for its extreme sexual dimorphism of the colours of the plumage. The male having a mostly bright emerald green plumage and the female a mostly bright red and purple/blue plumage.
Breeding:
Incubation period – 28 days
Total Eggs – 1-3 eggs
Lifespan:
20-30 Years.
Distribution:
Solomon Islands, New Guinea, northeastern Australia, and Indonesia.
Habitat:
Dense and lush forest
Diet:
Fruits and Seeds
