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Birdsong field guide

Sumba Eclectus

Eclectus cornelia

A large, sexually dimorphic parrot endemic to Sumba, distinguished by the female's uniform red plumage lacking the blue markings of its relatives.

What it sounds like

Harsh, raucous screeches and squawks, typically a loud 'krach-krach' during flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

Females are almost entirely bright red, lacking the purple or blue belly patches found in other Eclectus species.
Males possess emerald green plumage with a yellowish-orange upper mandible and red underwing coverts.
The species is currently listed as Endangered due to the illegal cage-bird trade and ongoing habitat loss.
It was historically treated as a subspecies of Eclectus roratus but was elevated to full species status based on distinct morphology.
They are obligate cavity nesters, often utilizing hollows in tall emergent trees to raise their young.

Habitat

Lowland tropical primary and secondary forests and forest edges.

Range

Sumba Island, Indonesia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Moluccan EclectusEclectus roratus Oceanic EclectusEclectus infectus Papuan EclectusEclectus polychloros Tanimbar EclectusEclectus riedeli

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