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Birdsong field guide

Moluccan Eclectus

Eclectus roratus

A medium-sized parrot famous for extreme sexual dimorphism, featuring vibrant green males and striking red and purple females.

What it sounds like

A series of loud, harsh, grating screeches and occasional metallic whistles.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Riski Yudian · IndonesiaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Early naturalists originally classified males and females as separate species due to their radically different plumage.
They possess an unusually long digestive tract adapted for a specialized diet of high-fiber fruits, nuts, and nectar.
Females are highly sedentary and dominant, often remaining at their nest hollows for up to 11 months of the year.
A polyandrous breeding system allows a single female to be fed by several different competitive males while she guards the nest.
Their feathers exhibit a unique, hair-like texture because they lack the interlocking barbules found in most other avian species.

Habitat

Lowland tropical rainforests, coastal mangroves, and wooded foothills.

Range

Moluccas (Maluku Islands) in eastern Indonesia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Oceanic EclectusEclectus infectus Papuan EclectusEclectus polychloros Sumba EclectusEclectus cornelia Tanimbar EclectusEclectus riedeli

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