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Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus) pair photographed at Birdworld Kuranda in far north queensland a pair of eclectus parrots Australia,Birdworld Kuranda,Eclectus Parrot,Eclectus roratus,Geotagged,far north queensland Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus) pair

photographed at Birdworld Kuranda in far north queensland a pair of eclectus parrots

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The Moluccan Eclectus

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.

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Similar species: Parrots
Species identified by Jef braund
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By Jef braund

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Uploaded May 10, 2014. Captured Aug 21, 2006 14:19 in 2 Rob Veivers Drive, Kuranda QLD 4881, Australia.
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  • SP500UZ
  • f/3.3
  • 10/600s
  • ISO200
  • 34.7mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.