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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 Joe Spandrusyszyn
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By Joe Spandrusyszyn

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Uploaded Mar 29, 2015. Captured in 4401 Zoo Parkway, Grant, NC 27205, USA.
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO1000
  • 0.00786163mm