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Extinct

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.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Psittaciformes
  3. Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
  4. Genus Eclectus
  5. Species infectus

Where it lives

Tonga (southwestern Polynesia), Vanuatu, ? Fiji

Quick facts

Family
Psittaculidae

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

Extinct

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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