Solomon island Eclectus parrot for sale also known as Solomon Island Eclectus Parrots –
Solomon Island Eclectus Smaller than the New Guinea Eclectus, the Solomon Island Eclectus is 12 inches (32cm) in length, occur naturally throughout the Solomon Islands east of mainland New Guinea and northeast of Australia in the Pacific Ocean; these islands include New Georgia, Malaita, Santa Isabel, Guadalcanal, San Cristobal, and Choiseul.
Solomon island Eclectus parrot for sale also known as Solomon Island Eclectus Parrots –
Solomon Island Eclectus Smaller than the New Guinea Eclectus, the Solomon Island Eclectus is 12 inches (32cm) in length, occur naturally throughout the Solomon Islands east of mainland New Guinea and northeast of Australia in the Pacific Ocean; these islands include New Georgia, Malaita, Santa Isabel, Guadalcanal, San Cristobal, and Choiseul.
They are also native to Bougainville, New Britain, New Ireland, the Admiralty Islands, and throughout the Bismark Archipelago.
Throughout their natural range, they are most common but they are impacted by deforestation within their range and political unrest on some of these islands. Therefore, their future is uncertain.
These regal, colorful parrots are also very popular in captivity as pets.
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. Solomon island Eclectus parrot for sale
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 under colors of green that are not normally visible.
Care and Feeding Solomon island Eclectus parrot for sale
In the wild, their diet is varied and is mostly centered on various fruits, like mangos, papaya, bananas, apples, guavas, and various other exotic fruits. Solomon Island parrot will thrive on a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, seeds, spray millet, and nuts. If these parrots do not receive enough vitamins and minerals, they can develop a condition of muscle spasms which, while not dangerous, can cause some discomfort. That’s why you should always aim for high quality and a well-researched diet with your pet Eclectus.
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