Tanimbar eclectus explained

The Tanimbar eclectus,[1] or Riedel's eclectus[2] (Eclectus riedeli) is a parrot species which is native to the Tanimbar Islands. It is smaller than the Moluccan eclectus. The male has a more bluish tinge to its green cheeks and neck, and its tail is edged with a broad band of yellow. The female has an all red plumage, except for royal blue primaries, yellow under-tail coverts and a broad band of yellow to edge the tail.[3]

Aviculture

Rare in captivity, the Tanimbar eclectus can be found in zoos and bird parks in Spain and Germany.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Steadman, David William . 2006 . Extinction and Biogeography of Tropical Pacific Birds . University of Chicago Press . 525 . 0-226-77142-3.
  2. Web site: Taylor . Graham . Tanimbar Island Eclectus (Eclectus roratus riedeli) . 5 February 2023.
  3. Book: Forshaw, Joseph M.. Joseph Forshaw. Cooper, William T.. amp. 1978. Parrots of the World. 2nd. Landsdowne Editions. Melbourne. 0-7018-0690-7. 202–07.