In honor of the species behind “Polly wants a cracker,” here are 14 facts about parrots ... A female (left) and male (right) eclectus parrot Shiny things via Wikimedia under CC By-SA 2.0 ...

A female eclectus parrot casts a quizzical look at the camera. Although most male birds are flashier than their female counterparts, the female eclectus flaunts cherry red plumage and the male ...

Red-crowned amazons are endangered in the wild. Eclectus parrots (Eclectus roratus) are native to Papua New Guinea and the surrounding region. They are among the largest parrots, with a height of ...

She has four macaws, two cockatoos and one African grey parrot, plus an eclectus parrot, a parakeet and one nearly 30-year-old cockatiel named Toby "that's old as dirt" considering average ...

Again, if you’re planning on getting a bird, know that it’s a years-long commitment. Eclectus parrots are known for their sexual dimorphism, with males having vibrant green feathers and ...

If you want a bird that’s both drop-dead gorgeous and a brilliant conversationalist, the Eclectus Parrot is your perfect match! 4. Hyacinth Macaw – The World’s Most Expensive Blue Gem ...

In a stunning display of reverse sexual dichromatism, where females are more vibrant than males, female eclectus parrots stand out like gems against their nesting hollows with bright red and blue ...