Eclectus Parrot
Not endangered, however, in earlier years many nesting sites were destroyed by poachers taking young birds from the nest. This practice has been to a large degree stopped with greater surveillance by the authorities and large fines for those caught. It was originally believed that there were two different varieties of Eclectus Parrot, a red and a green. It was some time before it was realized that they were male and female.
Consequently, they had great difficulty In breeding them.
FEED:
Eclectus Parrot are big fruit eaters and will eat all types of fruit, nuts and seeds. They are however very wary of something new offered to them and It may take weeks before they will touch it. Sometimes Eclectus will not go near their food If something strange Is In it.
Some Important Facts about Eclectus Parrot:
Weight: 14-21 oz.
Length: 1'
Wingspan: 1.5'
Sexual maturity: about 3 or 4 years
Breeding Season: All year, peaks Aug- Jan. in Australia.
Number of Eggs: 2
Incubation Period: 26 days
Fledging Period: 72 days
Breeding Interval: 1 year
Lifespan: 20-30 years
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