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Moluccan eclectus
About Moluccan eclectus
The Moluccan eclectus, or Red-sided parrot, is a parrot native to the Moluccan Islands, Indonesia. This intelligent bird has green and bright colors for males, while females have bright red feathers with a combination of purple and blue. Red-sided parrot populations still exist today, mostly on small islands.
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Common Name
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Red-sided parrot, Rocky river parrot
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Eclectus roratus
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Species
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Eclectus roratus
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Genus
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Eclectus
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SubFamily
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Testudininae
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Family
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Psittaculidae
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SuperFamily
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Psittacoidea
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SubOrder
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Columbimorphae
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Order
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Psittaciformes
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Class
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Aves
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Moluccan eclectus |
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Color
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Orange
Red
Green
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Hairy
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Min Height
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4.6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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13.6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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0.992079 lbs |
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Max Weight
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1.32277 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Moluccan eclectus including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Playful
Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Bipedal
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Shedding Amount
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Low |
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Easy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Moluccan eclectus. |
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Lifespan
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50 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Mountain
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Country
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Indonesia
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Specific Location
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It's native to Maluku Island in Indonesia. |
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