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Eclectus parrot

Eclectus parrot for sale, https://birdparadiseaviary.com/product/eclectus-parrot/Temperament: http://google.com The eclectus is a very friendly and intelligent bird species described as gentle, tranquil, and caring. They are also affectionate. Most thrive best when socialization is part of their daily routine.

Their feathers have a fur-like appearance and their colors are bright red for females, and bright green with a ‘candy corn’ colored beak for males.

Aside from their mesmerizing appearance, these parrots can also be great companions.

Eclectus parrots come in a variety of sub-species. Originating in the Solomon Islands, this bird is prized for its stunning appearance and great pet quality. A little harder to find than some of the other parrots of this size, the Solomon is easily recognizable once you do find one — you can’t miss an Eclectus! Eclectus parrot for sale. Their feathers do not have a distinct outline like the feathers of other birds; Eclectus parrots look as if they are covered with a fine fur, and along with their day-glow colors, the effect is astounding.

Eclectus are dimorphic, meaning that there are visual distinctions between the sexes. Males are a bright green. They have a horn-colored beak, with a splash of bright blue on the wing and a bright red underwing. The females are a stunning red with a deep violet belly and a black beak. In fact, because of these differences, these birds were not bred successfully for many years. Breeders were putting males with males and hens with hens! It wasn’t until a couple of decades ago that we realized the green birds were male and the reds female.