| Status | VU |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Genus | Eclectus |
| Species | riedeli |
| Authority | Meyer, AB, 1882 |
The Tanimbar eclectus,[1] or Riedel's eclectus[2] (Eclectus riedeli) is a parrot species which is native to the Tanimbar Islands. It is smaller than the Moluccan eclectus. The male has a more bluish tinge to its green cheeks and neck, and its tail is edged with a broad band of yellow. The female has an all red plumage, except for royal blue primaries, yellow under-tail coverts and a broad band of yellow to edge the tail.[3][2]
Aviculture
Rare in captivity, the Tanimbar eclectus can be found in zoos and bird parks in Spain and Germany.[2]
References
- ^ Steadman, David William (2006). Extinction and Biogeography of Tropical Pacific Birds. University of Chicago Press. p. 525. ISBN 0-226-77142-3.
- ^ Taylor, Graham (12 May 2015). "Tanimbar Island Eclectus (Eclectus roratus riedeli)". Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ Forshaw, Joseph M. & Cooper, William T. (1978). Parrots of the World. 2nd ed. Melbourne: Landsdowne Editions. pp. 202–07. ISBN 0-7018-0690-7.