Solomon Eclectuses
General Eclectus Information (Personality, Care, Diet)
- Eclectus Species & Side-by-side Comparisons
- Talking Ability (compared to other species)
- Common Diseases / Conditions of the Eclectus Parrot
- Eclectus Diet / Foods
- Recommended Books
The Solomon Eclectus Parrot ( roratus salomonensis) is native to the Admirality Islands, the Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands.
Description:
The Solomon Eclectus averages between 12 and 13 inches in length at maturity and is one of the two smallest subspecies of Eclectus Parrots.
Male Solomon Eclectus Parrots have yellow-tinted green feathering over the majority of their bodies. Their primary wing-coverts and primary flight feathers are a dark blue color, edged in green. The upper side of the Solomon Eclectus male's tail is green. The underside of the tail is black, edged with a thin band of pale yellow stretching for about ten millimeters. The iris is a reddish orange color.
Female Solomon Eclectus Parrots have stunning red plumage with dark blue under-wing coverts. They also have a band running to the nape that is dark blue. Females have dark blue, green-edged primary coverts and primary flight feathers like the male, as well. Their irises are a light yellow-white color. Unlike the hens of other eclectus sub-species, the Solomon female has no visible yellow or orange coloration - only red and blue, with some undercolors of green which are not normally visible.
Rare Blue Mutation:
Solomon Eclectus Parrots as Pets:
- The Eclectus Parrot as Pet - Personality, Special Care Requirements, Behavior & Diet
- Purchasing a Parrot
- Eclectus Breeders
- Understanding & Training Your Parrot
- Caring for your companion bird
Taxonomy:
Species: Scientific: Eclectus roratus salomonensis ... English: Solomon Eclectus Parrot ... Dutch: Solomon Edelpapegaai ... German: Solomon Edelpapagei ... French: Perroquet eclectus d'iles Salomon
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