Moluccan Eclectus

Eclectus roratus · Species of bird
Order
Psittaciformes
Codes
eclpar1, MOEC

About the Moluccan Eclectus

The Moluccan eclectus is a parrot native to the Maluku Islands (Moluccas). It is unusual in the parrot order for its extreme sexual dimorphism of the colours of the plumage; the male having a mostly bright emerald green plumage and the female a mostly bright red and purple/blue plumage. Joseph Forshaw, in his book Parrots of the World, noted that the first European ornithologists to see eclectus parrots thought they were of two distinct species. Large populations of this parrot remain, and they are sometimes considered pests for eating fruit off trees. Some populations restricted to relatively small islands are comparably rare. Their bright feathers are also used by native tribespeople in New Guinea as decorations.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyOld World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
SpeciesEclectus roratus
Species Codeseclpar1, MOEC

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Moluccan Eclectus belong to?

The Moluccan Eclectus (Eclectus roratus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

How can I identify the Moluccan Eclectus?

The Moluccan eclectus is a parrot native to the Maluku Islands (Moluccas). It is unusual in the parrot order for its extreme sexual dimorphism of the colours of the plumage; the male having a mostly bright emerald green plumage and the female a mostly bright red and purple/blue plumage. Joseph Forsh...

Where can I report a Moluccan Eclectus sighting?

You can log sightings of Moluccan Eclectus on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eclpar1, or on iNaturalist.