The Eclectus Parrot is native to northeastern Australia, Sumba, New Guinea, and the Solomon islands . The Eclectus roratus is only living species in the Eclectus genus. There has been fossils discovered on the islands of Tonga and Vanuatu of a similar species. The Oceanic Eclectus Parrot had smaller wings and was known as Eclectus infectus, which is now extinct. “The Eclectus parrot has evolved into at least 10 subspecies, four of which are available in the pet market. Currently six subspecies are described. Experts have not yet determined it some of the others are true subspecies or possible hybrids. Differences in the subspecies are specific to the location they came from in the Pacific Islands and include size, head coloration, and brightness
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For pet Eclectus parrots, one must monitor its fat intake because they are prone to get fatty liver disease. You must make sure their diet is high in Beta Carotene and vegetable protein. It is best to give them fresh fruit and/or dehydrated fruits as well as green vegetables. The Eclectus parrot is known to have a very fibrous diet in the wild. They are “extremely efficient at assimilating nutrients from food.” In the case where nutrient rich pellet diets prevalent one must be careful, “Eclectus parrots assimilate nutrients so efficiently, they can exhibit symptoms such as “repetitive foot clenching and wing flicking” if over supplemented or fed too many rich foods. Unless a vitamin or mineral deficiency is diagnosed with blood tests, they should not be supplemented with vitamins and minerals.” Foods to avoid with almost any parrot include chocolate and alvacado. Variety is always best and it is even better for the birds if the food is interesting and harder to open and eat so you can spark their curiosity and playfulness. You can even buy toys that have storage spaces for beans, seeds, rice, and fruit to keep them occupied and also to avoid behavioral problems. You must always have clean fresh water available for the bird. There is a bottle drinker system available which is best because you have less of a chance of having fecal matter in the water. If a bottle drinker is installed don’t leave only the bottle drinker until you know the bird is drinking out of
For pet Eclectus parrots, one must monitor its fat intake because they are prone to get fatty liver disease. You must make sure their diet is high in Beta Carotene and vegetable protein. It is best to give them fresh fruit and/or dehydrated fruits as well as green vegetables. The Eclectus parrot is known to have a very fibrous diet in the wild. They are “extremely efficient at assimilating nutrients from food.” In the case where nutrient rich pellet diets prevalent one must be careful, “Eclectus parrots assimilate nutrients so efficiently, they can exhibit symptoms such as “repetitive foot clenching and wing flicking” if over supplemented or fed too many rich foods. Unless a vitamin or mineral deficiency is diagnosed with blood tests, they should not be supplemented with vitamins and minerals.” Foods to avoid with almost any parrot include chocolate and alvacado. Variety is always best and it is even better for the birds if the food is interesting and harder to open and eat so you can spark their curiosity and playfulness. You can even buy toys that have storage spaces for beans, seeds, rice, and fruit to keep them occupied and also to avoid behavioral problems. You must always have clean fresh water available for the bird. There is a bottle drinker system available which is best because you have less of a chance of having fecal matter in the water. If a bottle drinker is installed don’t leave only the bottle drinker until you know the bird is drinking out of