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Oceanic Eclectus
Eclectus infectus
Oceanic Eclectus (Eclectus infectus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
The Oceanic Eclectus (Eclectus infectus) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Eclectus
- Species infectus
Quick facts
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Biology & behaviour
The Oceanic Eclectus (Eclectus infectus) is a species of bird in the Psittaculidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Tonga (sw Polynesia), Vanuatu, ? Fiji.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Oceanic Eclectus live?
The Oceanic Eclectus is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Tonga (sw Polynesia), Vanuatu, ? Fiji.
What family does the Oceanic Eclectus belong to?
The Oceanic Eclectus (Eclectus infectus) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
Is the Oceanic Eclectus endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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