About Eclectus

Out of the 10 subspecies of Eclectus that exist, 4 are commonly kept as pet birds. These 4 subspecies are Solomon Islands, Vosmaeri, Grand and Red Side. The Ecletus is a sexually dimorphic bird - meaning that you can tell the males from the females by the way they look. The females are mostly red with areas of blue and purple, which can vary among the 10 subspecies. Females have yellow eyes and black beaks. The males, on the other hand, are bright green with parts of the wings blue and red on the sides of the body. Males eyes are orange, and the beak is a similar shade, tipped in yellow, bearing a resemblance to candy corn. 

As pets, Eclectus are known to be fairly independent, and are not as affectionate as other pet bird species, although early socialization can make a difference. Males tend to be more tolerant of attention than females.  Eclectus can be taught to talk, but are not as vocal as other species. To keep these birds active and interested, it is important to provide them with a large cage and plenty of toys. Eclectus measure 14 inches.