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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Eclectus riedeli |
| Species Codes | eclpar3, TAEC |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tanimbar Eclectus belong to?
The Tanimbar Eclectus (Eclectus riedeli) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tanimbar Eclectus?
The Tanimbar Eclectus is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify 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, exce...
Where can I report a Tanimbar Eclectus sighting?
You can log sightings of Tanimbar Eclectus on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eclpar3, or on iNaturalist.
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