Eclectus Parrot Information

The scientific name for the Electus parrot is Electus roratus, according to Animal-world.com. Electus parrots are commonly kept as house pets. These parrots should be kept in cages between 39 and 59 inches high and should have a floor space between 23 and 39 centimeters. Electus parrots are easy to tame and highly sociable birds.

  1. Characteristics

    • The Electus parrot has tight interlocking feathers that create a silky look, according to Animal-world.com. Male Electus parrots have brilliant green upper bodies and yellowish green wings. Red patches exist on the bird's breast and wings. Tail feathers of this bird are black with yellow tips and the upper beak is a coral yellow color that has a black lower mandible.

      Female electus parrots have vibrant red heads and breasts and darker red wing feathers. The neck and belly of the female electus parrot is a dark purple or blue color. The tail of the female electus has an orange tip. Female electus parrots have black beaks like males. Females have yellow irises that are surrounded by a blue ring in the bird's eye.

    Geography

    • Electus parrots are found in Australia, New Guinea and the islands of Eastern Indonesia, according to Animal-world.com.

    Diet

    • Electus parrots eat seeds, nuts, berries, fruits, leaf buds, blossoms and nectar, according to Animal-world.com. Fruits are an extremely important part of this parrot's diet. Electus parrots have digestive tracts that have adapted to high fiber foods like fruit. If these parrots are deprived of fiber they may develop Candidiasis. Electus parrots are also prone to gaining weight, which is another reason to give them ample quantities of fruit and vegetables. Calcium blocks are an excellent way to provide Electus parrots with extra calcium when held in captivity.

    Size

    • Electus parrots range in size from 14 to 15 inches in length, according to Animal-world.com. Short square tails and long round tipped wings are characteristic of the Electus parrot.

    Complications

    • Well cared for Electus birds rarely become ill or experience behavioral problems. However, some illnesses that Electus parrots may experience include Psittacosis, bacterial infections, viruses, fungal infections, feather picking, allergies, chick beak malformations, Papillomas, heavy metal poisoning and lipomas in older birds, according to Animal-world.com. Symptoms of illness include watery eyes, swelling of eyelids, rasping, difficulty breathing, excessive saliva, dirty vent and changes in feces. Behavioral problems for the Electus parrot may include feather plucking, biting and screaming.