Eclectus Parrot: Eclectus Parrot Keeping, Pros And Cons, Care, Housing, Diet And Health. - Paperback

by Dr Paul Ken (Author)

The eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus) is found throughout Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. It is common as far east as Sumba and as far west as the Solomon Islands. Other native areas include parts of central Australia as well as the entire coastal area of the continent. Areas where the eclectus parrot have been introduced include Palau, Singapore, and the Goram Islands.The eclectus parrot is sexually dimorphic, meaning male and females are differently colored. While both sexes are similar in size the males tend to be larger and the females have brigther plumage. All chicks are hatched with grey down feathers on them. As their feathers start to emerge the sex of the chick can be determined. On average, adult eclectus parrots weigh 500-600 grams and have an average length of between 105-133 millimeters. The wingspans of eclecrus parrots are between 228 millimeters and 247 millimeters In this book, you will know more about eclectus parrot and its interactions.