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Eclectus Parrot - Eclectus roratus (male) Seen in Pairi Daiza in Aug 2014.  Belgium,Eclectus Parrot,Eclectus roratus,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Eclectus Parrot - Eclectus roratus (male)

Seen in Pairi Daiza in Aug 2014.

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The Moluccan eclectus (Eclectus roratus) is a parrot native to the Maluku Islands (Moluccas). It is unusual in the parrot family for its extreme sexual dimorphism of the colours of the plumage; the male having a mostly bright emerald green plumage and the female a mostly bright red and purple/blue plumage.

Similar species: Parrots
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jan 2, 2022. Captured Aug 31, 2014 16:56 in HVPP+2W Brugelette, Belgium.
  • SP-820UZ
  • f/4.7
  • 10/500s
  • ISO80
  • 12.2mm