The Red-sided Eclectus (Eclectus roratus polychlorus) also known as New Guinea Eclectus Parrot – is one of the most popular parrot species kept by aviculturists and one big reason is their spectacular, bright-colored plumage and gentle, friendly personalities.
Habitat: Their natural habitat is densely wooded, semi-tropical and tropical rainforests in New Guinea and the Western Papuan Islands.
Population: The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) evaluate them as ‘Least Concern’.
Lifespan: The Red-sided Eclectus can live up to 40 years.
Diet: Their diet consists of fruits, nuts, seeds, berries, leaf buds, blossoms and nectar.
Behaviour: The Red-sided Eclectus exhibits sexual dimorphism which means that males and females do not look alike. Females are red and blue while males are mostly green.
Beale Wildlife Park is now open on a 'first come, first served' basis. Please read our Covid Briefing before setting out.
