Queensland Eclectus Parrots aka Australian Red-sided Eclectus
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The mature Queensland Eclectus Parrots aka Australian Red-sided Eclectus reaches about 37 to 40 cm (15.75 inches) in length and are the largest subspecies of Eclectus Parrot. They average 450 - 610 gm in weight.
Their wingspan comprises about 280 millimeters and the tail is usually longer than 145 millimeters. They can be identified by their blue orbital rings.
The male is very similar to the Red-sided Eclectus except that it is much larger and has a much longer tail (5.75 inches) with the light yellow edging on its tail being wider (0.4inches). The males have green feathering over most of their bodies. Their primary wing coverts and primary flight feathers are blue, edged in green. The underside of the tail is black with a yellow tip. The iris is reddish-orange.
The female of this species is very similar to that of the Red-sided female except that it is much larger and has a longer tail (5.75 inches). She is red with blue underwing coverts. Their primary coverts are blue, with a green edging. The tips of their red tails have pale edging. Their irises are a light, yellow-white color.
Eclectus Parrots as Pets:
Please refer to the following websites for information:
- The Eclectus Parrot as Pet - Personality, Special Care Requirements, Behavior & Diet
- Purchasing a Parrot
- Understanding & Training Your Parrot
- Caring for your companion bird
Breeding
Not common and unknown in the United States. Distribution.is limited to the Cape York Peninsula of Australia.
Taxonomy:
Species: Scientific: Eclectus roratus macgillivraryi ... English: Queensland Eclectus Parrot ... Dutch: Queensland Edelpapegaai ... German: Queensland Edelpapagei ... French: Perroquet de Macgillivray 
Distribution: coastral areas of eastern Cape York Peninsula, Australia
Related Web Resources: Lexicon of Parrots (Please go to no. 9 for information - click on link to view photo.)
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