The eclectic parrot is distributed in many parts of the world, and can be seen in Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea and other places . Eclectic parrots are a least endangered species, and many people keep them. Compared to some larger parrots, eclectic parrots are quieter, but they are not always quiet all the time, and occasionally you may hear their noisy calls.

Eclectic parrots also have a very big feature that their male and female birds are very different in appearance. Some people may even think that male and female birds are two different when they first see them.species of birds. Males are usually emerald green, while females are dark red with a bluish-purple belly.

Wild eclectic parrots are generally found in tropical rain forests and lowland forests, and like many birds, they occur in pairs, but if they are breeding, they occur in groups, and It is often male birds that appear in flocks.

Chinese name: Eclectus parrot

Binary name:Eclectus roratus

Boundary : Anima

Department: Chordate

Subphylum: Vertebrate subphylum

Class: Birds

Subclass: Modern Birds

Order: Parrotidae

Family:Parrotidae

Subfamily:Parrotidae

Family: Rosaurus

Genus:Ectopus

Species:Ectopus

The body color of the eclectic parrot varies greatly depending on its gender, and the body color is green. They are male birds, of course, they are not all green, but also have other colors in certain parts, such as red in the armpits, blue broad borders on the edges of the wings, etc. The body color of female birds is mainly dark red, but their head and chest, as well as the abdomen are blue-purple, and the tail is orange.

Because eclectic parrots are climbing birds, their toes are two forward and two backward like other climbing birds. These toes are very suitable for climbing, so we can see that they can Stand firmly on the branch.

There are 10 subspecies of eclectic parrots. The birds of different subspecies have different body sizes. For example, the length of the Australian eclectic parrot can reach 40cm, while the shortest length of the Solomon Island eclectic parrot is only 30cm. Of course, birds of different subspecies have different body colors. For example, some subspecies have a purple belly, some subspecies have a dark blue belly, and some subspecies have a red belly.

Description of morphological characteristics of eclectic parrot

Length: about 37cm.

Weight: Around 430g.

Body Color: Males are predominantly green, females predominantly dark red. Under normal circumstances, male birds have broad blue borders on the edges of their wings and wrists, and the rest of the base is red except for the flight feathers, which are black. In addition, their flanks and armpits are also red, and the end of the tail is light. Yellow with some blue on the outer tail feathers. The female's cephalothorax and underside of the wings are blue-purple, and the tail is orange.

Bak: Males are red with yellow ends, females are black.

Iris: Orange in males, pale yellow in females.

Often singly, in pairs, or in small groups outside the breeding season. During the breeding season, there are often only Male birds gather together, they are noisy and vigilant, and generally forage on trees. In some parts of New Guinea, they are regarded as harmful birds that destroy crops. The main food is fruits, shoots, flowers and nectar Nuts, seeds, etc., especially bananas, mangoes, figs and papaya.

Strictly speaking, feeding an eclectic parrot is not difficult. Wild eclectic parrots mainly feed on plant seeds, nuts or fruits, so owners don't have to worry too much about their inability to feed eclectic parrots. In order to make the eclectic parrot grow healthily, the owner may wish to do a good job of feeding the bird from the following points.

1. Water supply

Tap water is not really suitable for eclectic parrots to drink, because the chlorine in the water is not good for their health, the owner is best Give the birds pure water to drink.

The importance of vitamin A and fiber

Anyone who knows eclectic parrots should know that eclectic parrots need a lot of vitamin A. And because eclectic parrots have longer digestive tracts than other parrots, owners need to provide them with more fiber-rich foods that are good for them.

3. You can't just feed seeds

Some owners may find that they have worked hard to create a high-quality living environment for their birds, why do they still Will there be feather drop? This is most likely caused by feeding only seed feed for a long time. Feeding only seed feed for a long time will not only cause the birds to lose their feathers, but even cause the death of the birds in severe cases. Eclectic parrots can grow better with fresh fruits and vegetables, but be sure to wash them before feeding them. Fruits are best cut into small pieces that are convenient for them to eat. Eclectic parrots may also have their own favorite fruits and vegetables, and the owner can appropriately increase the supply.

Fourth, the provision of high-quality protein

It is not difficult to live a high-quality protein, directly crush the boiled eggs (egg shells) Provides high-quality protein without peeling). In addition to eggs, eclectic parrots can also eat small amounts of fish. However, eclectic parrots can't eat food that contains salt, sugar and other seasonings, so be careful when cooking fish.

5. Foods that should never be fed to eclectic parrots

Chocolate, avocado, pork, food containing alcohol or various seasonings are all If you can't feed them, if the owner is not sure whether the food can be fed to the birds, consult a veterinarian or specialist first to avoid accidents.