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There are 4 Eclectus Parrots listed on the "Inventory of Exotic (non-native) Bird Species known to be in Australia, 2002) and they are

1. Eclectus roratus macgillivrayi. - Eclectus Parrot. Refer to "Eclectus Parrots" on the "Parrots - Australian" web page.

2. Eclectus roratus polychloros. - Red sided Eclectus Parrot

3. Eclectus roratus solomonensis. - Solomon Island Eclectus Parrot

4. Eclectus roratus Vosmaeri. - Vosmaeri Eclectus Parrot

1.... Eclectus Parrot or Australian Red sided Eclectus Parrot

  • An Australian Parrot
  • Scientific Name: Eclectus roratus macgillivrayi
  • Common Name/s: ECLECTUS PARROT,  AUSTRALIAN RED SIDED ECLECTUS PARROT.
  • Sub Species in country / area of origin: 10 (Including overseas sub-species). These birds are a sub-species of Eclectus r. roratus
  • Origin / Distribution: Northern Cape York Peninsula, Australia.
  • Habitat In Wild: Tropical rainforests of northern Cape York Peninsula, Australia. Also other sub-species in New Guinea and other islands.

2.... Red sided Eclectus Parrot

  • Scientific Name: Eclectus roratus polychloros
  • Common Name/s: RED SIDED ECLECTUS PARROT,  HALMAHERA ECLECTUS PARROT.
  • Sub Species in country / area of origin: These birds are a sub-species of Eclectus r. roratus
  • Origin / Distribution: New Guinea and surrounding islands.
  • Habitat In Wild: Lowland forests and surrounding secondary vegetation, and savannah.
  • Status In Wild: Subject to loss of habitat
  • Status In (Australian) Captivity: Rare
  • Age To Sexual Maturity: 2 to 3 years.
  • Adult plumage: attained at about ? months  
  • Best breeding years (estimate):  ?
  • Lifespan (estimate): approx. ? years
  • Sexing: Monomorphic / Dimorphic
  • Mutations:  ?
  • Availability: Specialist breeders
  • Temperament: Can be noisy birds so care should be taken to ensure neighbours are not annoyed.
  • Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: - Normal colour (Approx.) $
  • Description Of Adults:
  1. Length: Approx. 370 - 390 mm (or approx. 14.5 - 15.5 inches)
  2. Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer photo/s above if available.
  3. Weight: Approx. 500 gms (or approx. 20 ozs)

3.... Solomon Island Eclectus Parrot

  • Scientific Name:  Eclectus roratus solomonensis
  • Common Name/s:  SOLOMON ISLAND ECLECTUS PARROT  
  • Sub Species in country / area of origin: These birds are a sub species of Eclectus r. roratus
  • Origin / Distribution: Solomon Island and the Bismarck and Admiralty Archipelagos.
  • Habitat In Wild: Forests and tall secondary vegetation. Will venture into farmlands, parks and urban areas.
  • Status In Wild: ?
  • Status In (Australian) Captivity: Rare
  • Age To Sexual Maturity: 2 to 3 years.
  • Adult plumage: attained at about ? months
  • Best breeding years (estimate): ?
  • Lifespan (estimate): approx. ? years
  • Sexing: Monomorphic / Dimorphic
  • Mutations: ?
  • Availability: Specialist breeders
  • Temperament: Can be noisy birds so care should be taken to ensure neighbours are not annoyed.
  • Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: - Normal colour (Approx.) $
  • Description Of Adults:
  1. Length: Approx. 370 - 390 mm (or approx. 14.5 - 15.5 inches)
  2. Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer photo/s above if available.
  3. Weight: Approx. - gms (or approx. - ozs)

 4.... Vosmaeri Eclectus Parrot

  • Scientific Name: Eclectus roratus Vosmaeri
  • Common Name/s: VOSMAERI ECLECTUS PARROT  
  • Sub Species in country / area of origin: These birds are a sub species of Eclectus r. roratus
  • Origin / Distribution: Indonesia and surrounding islands.
  • Habitat In Wild: ?
  • Status In Wild: ?
  • Status In (Australian) Captivity: Rare
  • Age To Sexual Maturity: 2 to 3 years.
  • Adult plumage: attained at about ? months
  • Best breeding years (estimate): ?
  • Lifespan (estimate): approx. ? years
  • Sexing: Monomorphic / Dimorphic
  • Mutations:  ?
  • Availability: Specialist breeders
  • Temperament:  Can be noisy birds so care should be taken to ensure neighbours are not annoyed.
  • Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: - Normal colour (Approx.) $ ??
  • Description Of Adults: 
  1. Length: Approx.  380 - 390 mm  (or approx.  15 - 15.5 inches)
  2. Colour ( "normal" colour ):  Refer photo/s above if available.
  3. Weight: Approx. - gms (or approx. - ozs)

Aviary Notes:

Refer to "Eclectus Parrot" web page as listed on the "Parrots - Australian" web page.

The care and housing of all the 4 sub-species can be the same.

Some owners in Australia either do know which sub-species each of their birds are, or if each of their birds are a hybrid of some of the 4.

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