Tanimbar Eclectus

About the Tanimbar Eclectus

The Tanimbar eclectus, or Riedel's eclectus 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.

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Where the Tanimbar Eclectus lives

When to see the Tanimbar Eclectus

Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Sumba EclectusEclectus corneliaThe Sumba eclectus, or Cornelia's eclectus is a parrot species which is native to Sumba. Moluccan EclectusEclectus roratusThe Moluccan eclectus is unusual in the parrot family for its marked visible light sexual dimorphism in the colours of the plumage.