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Sumba Eclectus
Eclectus cornelia
Sumba Eclectus (Eclectus cornelia) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Sumba Eclectus (Eclectus cornelia) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 481 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Eclectus
- Species cornelia
Quick facts
- Weight
- 481 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sumba 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 Sumba Eclectus is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sumba Eclectus (Eclectus cornelia) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Sumba (c Lesser Sundas).
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 Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 11,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sumba Eclectus?
The Sumba Eclectus is a large bird that weighs around 481 g.
Where does the Sumba Eclectus live?
The Sumba Eclectus is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Sumba (c Lesser Sundas), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sumba Eclectus belong to?
The Sumba Eclectus (Eclectus cornelia) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Sumba Eclectus eat?
The Sumba Eclectus is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sumba Eclectus migrate?
The Sumba Eclectus is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sumba Eclectus endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Sumba Eclectus's range?
The Sumba Eclectus has a mapped global range of about 11,000 km².
Conservation
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