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Tanimbar Eclectus
Eclectus riedeli
Tanimbar Eclectus (Eclectus riedeli) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Tanimbar Eclectus (Eclectus riedeli) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 481 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Eclectus
- Species riedeli
Quick facts
- Weight
- 481 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Tanimbar Eclectus is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Tanimbar Eclectus is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tanimbar Eclectus (Eclectus riedeli) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Tanimbar Is. (s Moluccas).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 481 g, with a wing length of about 22.8 cm and a tail of around 11.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3,488 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tanimbar Eclectus?
The Tanimbar Eclectus is a large bird that weighs around 481 g.
Where does the Tanimbar Eclectus live?
The Tanimbar Eclectus is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Tanimbar Is. (s Moluccas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Tanimbar Eclectus belong to?
The Tanimbar Eclectus (Eclectus riedeli) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Tanimbar Eclectus eat?
The Tanimbar Eclectus is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Tanimbar Eclectus migrate?
The Tanimbar Eclectus is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Tanimbar Eclectus endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Tanimbar Eclectus's range?
The Tanimbar Eclectus has a mapped global range of about 3,488 km².
Conservation
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