Tanimbar eclectus

The Tanimbar eclectus,[2] or Riedel's eclectus[3] (Eclectus riedeli) is a parrot species which is native to the Tanimbar Islands.

The male has a more bluish tinge to its green cheeks and neck, and its tail is edged with a broad band of yellow.

The female has an all red plumage, except for royal blue primaries, yellow under-tail coverts and a broad band of yellow to edge the tail.

[4][3] Rare in captivity, the Tanimbar eclectus can be found in zoos and bird parks in Spain and Germany.

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