Eclectus

Personality: They have two distinct calls. In flight a harsh, screeching is repeated three or four times. While feeding they have a wailing cry or a mellow flute-like call.

Female feather color patterns in those subspecies vary according to the subspecies, from having a blue breast and belly to having a lavender breast or purple breast. Males will also vary from a bright yellowish green to a dark emerald green.

These birds are strong fliers and on long flights, they fly high above the forest canopy. Calling loudly, pairs or small parties travel widely through the upper canopy in search of fruits, nuts, nectar and leaf buds. In the evening they engage in display flights before gathering in large groups

Bird Facts

Country of Origin: Lesser Sundas, Solomon islands, New Guinea, North-East Australia.

Average Lifespan: 20-80 years

Size: 11-14 inches

Diet: feed on fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, leaf buds, blossoms and nectar, all of which are procured mainly in the treetops.

Notes

Sleep: 12-14 hours daily

Care: Regular wing and nail clipping are required to maintain these birds

Cages: Daily cage cleaning is a must

Foods to Avoid: Chocolate, Caffeine, Alcohol, Avocado and Apple Seeds