{"id":54184,"date":"2022-04-16T10:45:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:45:14","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:14","slug":"is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there a blue eclectus parrot?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Is_there_a_blue_eclectus_parrot\" title=\"Is there a blue eclectus parrot?\">Is there a blue eclectus parrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Are_Blue_Eclectus_parrots_male_or_female\" title=\"Are Blue Eclectus parrots male or female?\">Are Blue Eclectus parrots male or female?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#How_much_is_a_blue_eclectus\" title=\"How much is a blue eclectus?\">How much is a blue eclectus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#How_much_is_a_eclectus_parrot\" title=\"How much is a eclectus parrot?\">How much is a eclectus parrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#What_color_is_eclectus_parrot\" title=\"What color is eclectus parrot?\">What color is eclectus parrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Why_are_eclectus_parrots_different_colors\" title=\"Why are eclectus parrots different colors?\">Why are eclectus parrots different colors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_eclectus_is_male_or_female\" title=\"How can you tell if a eclectus is male or female?\">How can you tell if a eclectus is male or female?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#What_color_is_a_male_eclectus\" title=\"What color is a male eclectus?\">What color is a male eclectus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#What_color_is_a_female_eclectus_parrot\" title=\"What color is a female eclectus parrot?\">What color is a female eclectus parrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Can_eclectus_parrots_be_blue\" title=\"Can eclectus parrots be blue?\">Can eclectus parrots be blue?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#What_is_the_lifespan_of_an_eclectus_parrot\" title=\"What is the lifespan of an eclectus parrot?\">What is the lifespan of an eclectus parrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Is_eclectus_parrot_rare\" title=\"Is eclectus parrot rare?\">Is eclectus parrot rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Are_eclectus_parrots_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Are eclectus parrots good for beginners?\">Are eclectus parrots good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Is_an_Eclectus_parrot_a_good_pet\" title=\"Is an Eclectus parrot a good pet?\">Is an Eclectus parrot a good pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#How_long_do_eclectus_parrots_live\" title=\"How long do eclectus parrots live?\">How long do eclectus parrots live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#What_color_is_a_female_eclectus\" title=\"What color is a female eclectus?\">What color is a female eclectus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Are_Blue_Eclectus_parrots_real\" title=\"Are Blue Eclectus parrots real?\">Are Blue Eclectus parrots real?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Are_eclectus_parrots_cuddly\" title=\"Are eclectus parrots cuddly?\">Are eclectus parrots cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#How_do_the_colors_of_the_male_and_female_eclectus_parrot_compare\" title=\"How do the colors of the male and female eclectus parrot compare?\">How do the colors of the male and female eclectus parrot compare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Which_is_better_male_or_female_eclectus\" title=\"Which is better male or female eclectus?\">Which is better male or female eclectus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#What_is_special_about_eclectus_parrots\" title=\"What is special about eclectus parrots?\">What is special about eclectus parrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#What_does_a_male_eclectus_parrot_look_like\" title=\"What does a male eclectus parrot look like?\">What does a male eclectus parrot look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_parrot_is_male_or_female\" title=\"How do I know if my parrot is male or female?\">How do I know if my parrot is male or female?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#Are_Blue_eclectus_parrots_male_or_female\" title=\"Are Blue eclectus parrots male or female?\">Are Blue eclectus parrots male or female?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-there-a-blue-eclectus-parrot\/#What_colors_are_eclectus_parrots\" title=\"What colors are eclectus parrots?\">What colors are eclectus parrots?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_blue_eclectus_parrot\"><\/span>Is there a blue eclectus parrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A single brother and sister pair has produced the three existing blue Eclectus. All primary blue mutations are autosomal recessive. That means that both the normal looking father and mother of the blue birds, are split for blue (canying one gene for blue).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Blue_Eclectus_parrots_male_or_female\"><\/span>Are Blue Eclectus parrots male or female?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The eclectus parrot is the most sexually dimorphic of all the parrot species. The contrast between the brilliant emerald green plumage of the male and the deep red\/purple plumage of the female is so marked that the two birds were, until the early 20th century, considered to be different species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_blue_eclectus\"><\/span>How much is a blue eclectus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>$1,000-$3,000<\/b> If you are buying from a breeder, you should expect to pay significantly more than you would if you were adopting an eclectus parrot, with the average cost landing between $1,000 and $3,000.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_eclectus_parrot\"><\/span>How much is a eclectus parrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$1,000 to $3,000<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_eclectus_parrot\"><\/span>What color is eclectus parrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>$1,000-$3,000<\/b> If you are buying from a breeder, you should expect to pay significantly more than you would if you were adopting an eclectus parrot, with the average cost landing between $1,000 and $3,000.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_eclectus_parrots_different_colors\"><\/span>Why are eclectus parrots different colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eclectus Parrot Colors and Markings <b>Male eclectus birds are a brilliant emerald green color with bright orange beaks and splashes of red and blue under their wings. By contrast, the females are mostly bright red with black beaks and deep purple markings on their chests and tails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_eclectus_is_male_or_female\"><\/span>How can you tell if a eclectus is male or female?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eclectus are dimorphic, meaning that there are visual distinctions between the sexes. Males are a bright green and have a horn-colored beak, with a splash of bright blue on the wing and a bright red underwing. The females are a stunning red with a deep violet belly and a black beak.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_a_male_eclectus\"><\/span>What color is a male eclectus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male eclectus parrots are predominantly <b>emerald and royal blue with a bright orange upper mandible and black lower mandible; females have mostly scarlet and royal blue plumage with black upper and lower mandibles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_a_female_eclectus_parrot\"><\/span>What color is a female eclectus parrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eclectus Parrot Colors and Markings Male eclectus birds are a brilliant emerald green color with bright orange beaks and splashes of red and blue under their wings. By contrast, the females are mostly <b>bright red with black beaks and deep purple markings on their chests and tails<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_eclectus_parrots_be_blue\"><\/span>Can eclectus parrots be blue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The blue Eclectus is now being developed and is on its way to being established in three different aviaries. There have been rumors of a lutino mutation but I have no first-hand knowledge of such a bird.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_lifespan_of_an_eclectus_parrot\"><\/span>What is the lifespan of an eclectus parrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The blue Eclectus is now being developed and is on its way to being established in three different aviaries. There have been rumors of a lutino mutation but I have no first-hand knowledge of such a bird.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_eclectus_parrot_rare\"><\/span>Is eclectus parrot rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some populations restricted to relatively small islands are comparably rare.<\/b>Eclectus parrotLeast Concern (IUCN 3.1)Scientific classificationKingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:Chordata10 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_eclectus_parrots_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are eclectus parrots good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>I wouldn&#8217;t consider an eclectus a beginner bird. Not even a conure. With cockatiels, you technically get a parrot, but without the biggest negative aspects of a parrot (I&#8217;ve never met a loud or neurotic cockatiel). If you want to jump into a higher level of difficulty, you can go for the eclectus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_Eclectus_parrot_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Is an Eclectus parrot a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eclectus are a friendly and docile type of parrot. <b>They make especially great pets for people who like calm and pretty birds. Eclectus aren&#8217;t the right pet for every bird lover, though. If you have a calm house with a steady routine, you may be right for an Eclectus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_eclectus_parrots_live\"><\/span>How long do eclectus parrots live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their life span <b>in captivity is 20-30 but in the wild up to 50 years. There is much controversy over the Eclectus diet and it has been theorized that their life span is shorter in captivity due to improper foods given to these parrots.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_a_female_eclectus\"><\/span>What color is a female eclectus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The grand Eclectus female is <b>mostly bright red with a darker hue on the back and wings. The mantle and underwing coverts darken to a more purple in colour, and the wing is edged with a mauve-blue. The tail is edged with yellowish-orange above and is more orange tipped with yellow underneath.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Blue_Eclectus_parrots_real\"><\/span>Are Blue Eclectus parrots real?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The blue Eclectus is now being developed and is on its way to being established in three different aviaries. There have been rumors of a lutino mutation but I have no first-hand knowledge of such a bird.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_eclectus_parrots_cuddly\"><\/span>Are eclectus parrots cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This has also caused the birds to develop tremendously different lifestyles, where <b>male and female eclectus parrots face different selection pressures, and this is reflected in their vastly different plumages.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_the_colors_of_the_male_and_female_eclectus_parrot_compare\"><\/span>How do the colors of the male and female eclectus parrot compare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eclectus Parrot Colors and Markings <b>Male eclectus birds are a brilliant emerald green color with bright orange beaks and splashes of red and blue under their wings. By contrast, the females are mostly bright red with black beaks and deep purple markings on their chests and tails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_male_or_female_eclectus\"><\/span>Which is better male or female eclectus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their color differences mimic their personalities. Females are feistier and can be aggressive, while males are more docile. Still compared to other parrots, <b>eclectus parrots of both sexes are gentler and calmer, says Quesenberry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_special_about_eclectus_parrots\"><\/span>What is special about eclectus parrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The grand Eclectus female is <b>mostly bright red with a darker hue on the back and wings. The mantle and underwing coverts darken to a more purple in colour, and the wing is edged with a mauve-blue. The tail is edged with yellowish-orange above and is more orange tipped with yellow underneath.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_male_eclectus_parrot_look_like\"><\/span>What does a male eclectus parrot look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male eclectus birds are <b>a brilliant emerald green color with bright orange beaks and splashes of red and blue under their wings. By contrast, the females are mostly bright red with black beaks and deep purple markings on their chests and tails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_parrot_is_male_or_female\"><\/span>How do I know if my parrot is male or female?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In parrots, the nose is in a fleshy area from where the beak comes out. The waxy of the males is dark blue. In case the male is innocent, his waxy is pink or lilac. Female waxy is usually light blue in color, turning brown when they go into heat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Blue_eclectus_parrots_male_or_female\"><\/span>Are Blue eclectus parrots male or female?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male eclectus parrots are predominantly <b>emerald and royal blue with a bright orange upper mandible and black lower mandible; females have mostly scarlet and royal blue plumage with black upper and lower mandibles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_colors_are_eclectus_parrots\"><\/span>What colors are eclectus parrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eclectus are dimorphic, meaning that there are visual distinctions between the sexes. Males are a bright green and have a horn-colored beak, with a splash of bright blue on the wing and a bright red underwing. The females are a stunning red with a deep violet belly and a black beak.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is there a blue eclectus parrot?Are Blue Eclectus parrots male or female?How much is a blue eclectus?How much is a eclectus parrot?What color is eclectus parrot?Why are eclectus parrots different colors?How can you tell if a eclectus is male or female?What color is a male eclectus?What color is a female eclectus parrot?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54184"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54184"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54184\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54184"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54184"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54184"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}