It is vital that pet eclectus are raised by a caring and professional aviculturist. The complete guide to subspecies, breeding, diet, selling, owning and mating. Amazons african greys eclectus adding the smaller senegals meyers jardines and conures. Ekkies need a variety of fresh fruits, veggies, grains, and sprouted or germinated. An eclectus parrot in a new environment with new people is likely to be quite worried and possibly stressed and fearful. The contrast between the brilliant emerald green plumage of the male and the deep redpurple plumage of the female is so marked that the two birds were, until the early 20th century, considered to be different species. Visit our parrot picture gallery to learn more about owning a parrotcare baby parrot.
Written by long time australian bird breeder, graham taylor, this book is. For example, the author mentions the importance of having the right size and type of perch but never really says what that is specifically. Eclectus parrots need more fruits vegetables than other parrots. It is unusual in the parrot family for its extreme sexual dimorphism of the colours of the plumage. In the simple words, its the visual physical differences between the genders. Read the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots online by kirsten. New kindle version eclectus parrots the eclectus parrot. About eclectus parrots information and advice from a. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots is a comprehensive ebook dedicated to assisting companion eclectus owners. While there are 10 subspecies of the eclectus parrots. Kirsten badham is a parrot lover and eclectus specialist.
This beautiful parrot may be the worlds smartest bird. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots by kirsten badham. This 8 12 x 11 book has a lot of wonderful photos, detailed information on eclectus subspecies and detailed information on the diet and care of eclectus parrots. Eclectus are a unique species of parrot and require specialized care. Fear is shown by the bird raising the feathers on its upper back, possibly opening its beak, and backing away. The tail feathers are almost black with yellow tips. In their native monsoon forests, eclectus nest high up in the trees. Eclectus parrots an experience by graham taylor, published in 2014 is a welcome update and revision of his book first published in 2003. The eclectus requires a diet high in beta carotene and vegetable protein, and reduced fat compared to other parrot species. For those owners, or potential owners, interested in the eclectus parrot, we sell a great book called a guide to eclectus parrots, their management, care and breeding. Smashwords the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots a.
With over 380 pages of content, 245 full color photos, 14 videos and 40 illustrations. Eclectus parrots look like they are straight out of a dr. Supplement any eclectus parrot bird food diet with a huge variety of organic vegetables, fruits grains and nuts. Eclectus parrots originate from the solomon islands, sumba, new guinea as well as parts of northeastern australia. The eclectus parrot is the most sexually dimorphic of all the parrot species. Eclectus parrot facts, diet, pet, care, feather, breeding.
She provides information and advice based on over a decade. The males are predominantly green and the females are mostly red. In his book parrots of the earth, the author joseph forshaw mentioned that the very first european ornithologists who watch eclectus parrots, though they were of two different species. That will help you decide if you can provide for the parrot or not. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. It does not have extensive information on identifying subspecies. Penned by an eclectus specialist and self confessed parrot addict, the author writes in a friendly easy to read manner. They are beautiful birds that can make fantastic pets. Parrot food originating in the solomon islands, this bird is prized for its stunning appearance and great pet quality. There are a few different subspecies of eclectus that differ in size and. Our website is devoted to helping eckie owners from around the world, confidently care for their parrots. Jan 02, 2014 the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots is a comprehensive ebook dedicated to assisting companion eclectus owners. Eclectus parrots come in a variety of subspecies, including the grand eclectus, the vosmaeri, and the solomon island eclectus eclectus roratus solomonensis which is the most commonly found eclectus in captivity. Our focus is to share the knowledge we have gleaned from over a decade experience keeping, breeding, hand raising and working with companion eclectus.
Mcelroy covers them in detail in an easy to follow and entertaining way. The contrast between the brilliant emerald green plumage of the cock and the deep redpurple plumage of the hen is so marked that the two birds were, until the early 20th century, considered to be different species. Originating in the solomon islands, this bird is prized for. Intense sexual dimorphism is quite unusual with the parrot species. The eclectus parrot is one of the most beautiful birds in the world. Eclectus care laurella desboroughs eclectus centre. Wild populations can also be found in northeastern australia, indonesian, the moluccas, and new guinea. The complete guide to subspecies, breeding, diet, selling, owning and mating 204. Because of this, eclectus parrots do not do well on an allpellet diet and especially not a seed diet no parrot does well on an exclusively seed diet. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots ebook by kirsten. Download the free parrotcare book pdf take the risk out of buying a pet parrot.
The eclectus parrot, unlike many other parrot species, has a longer digestive tract. This book covers enough information to get the new eclectus caregiver started. Finally, immediately after adopting a eclectus parrot find a local veterinarian who can give the eclectus parrot checkups, and diagnose any major issues. Eclectus parrots 2nd edition by kim forster paperback lulu. Nov, 2016 the redsided eclectus parrot is native to the island of new guinea and is considered to be one of the most intelligent birds in the world. Eclectus parrot keeping, pros and cons, care, housing, diet and health. During this period i was inspired to write this book on parrots. She has spent over a decade keeping, breeding and working with companion eclectus and has devoted much of her life to caring for and. The redsided eclectus parrot is native to the island of new guinea and is considered to be one of the most intelligent birds in the world. Eckie lovers everywhere can feel confident knowing they are providing their eclectus with the best care possible. Many eclectus parrots suffer times of hardship and loneliness at the hand of eclectus parrot breeders who are not sensitive to proper care.
Please feel free to post, comment, like, and share. She provides information and advice based on over a decade of experience keeping and breeding companion eclectus parrots. There is a lot of information covering parrots as a whole on the web and many books that do not apply to the eclectus, and in fact could cause harm or even kill your beauty. The eclectus has unique and actually very simple dietary requirements and ms. She has spent over a decade breeding and working with companion eclectus. Ekkies need a variety of fresh fruits, veggies, grains, and sprouted or germinated seeds. The diet of the adult eclectus should consist of 6% fat. Smashwords the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots a book. The books give advice on purchasing and otherwise acquiring a pet, maintaining health care, housing, proper feeding, and where applicable, grooming and. Published by australian birdkeeper, a highly respected publisher of avian books and magazines.
The book is an attempt to help you understand all the nuances of eclectus parrot care. An eclectus book unlike any other the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots is the first comprehensive ebook dedicated to assisting companion eclectus owners. Big thanks to our masterclass students for allowing us to film their experiences and share them with the world to learn from. The eclectus parrot lives in tropical rainforests and originated in the solomon islands. Generally, eclectus parrots do best in a temperature range between 65 and 80 degrees fahrenheit. Their feathers have a furlike appearance and their colors are bright red for. Younger birds that are more active and burn more fat may need 12% of fat in their diet. They usually manage to find a deep nest hole in a tree where they can lay their eggs. This ebook provides detailed information and teaches owners how to confidently care for their parrot. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots ebook by kirsten badham. While at birdworld success was achieved with a wide diversity of species, including parrots, softbills, pheasants, ratites, penguins, spoonbills, wading birds and birds of prey.
Jul 19, 2019 the eclectus parrot new kindle version by gtaylor published july 19, 2019 updated july 19, 2019 the eclectus parrot. Our book the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots provides detailed information about companion eclectus. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots is the first comprehensive ebook dedicated to assisting companion eclectus owners. The eclectus parrot new kindle version eclectus parrots. Parrotcare specialist breeders of african grey babies. In 2003 i wrote the book eclectus parrots an experience which was a great success. Eclectus parrots are among the most beautiful parrots in the world. Originating in the solomon islands, this bird is prized for its stunning appearance and great pet quality. The book does not go into much detail about things. Eclectus parrots should never be exposed to temperatures colder than 40 or hotter than 90 degrees fahrenheit. The male is a bright green and the female is a bright red. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots on apple books.
Jan, 2020 big thanks to our masterclass students for allowing us to film their experiences and share them with the world to learn from. The eclectus is a native of australia, indonesia, papua new guinea, andor the solomon islands. With 27 years experience, parrotcare have been breeding and hand rearing parrot babies we specialised in happy, healthy, stress free pet parrots that make the perfect companion bird. For people interested in the eclectus parrot species. It is a smart, friendly, and caring species that loves attention and. Males sport a predominantly green coat of feathers while. The eclectus parrot eclectus roratus is a parrot native to the solomon islands, sumba, new guinea and nearby islands, northeastern australia, and the maluku islands moluccas. Eclectus parrot full profile, history, and care the spruce pets. There are nine known subspecies of the eclectus parrot and all nine. Male eclectus the male eclectus is brilliant green on top, has yellowishgreen wing coverts, and has red patches on the breast and under the wings.
Whether you are buying your first eclectus, or have owned. Nook book ebook of the the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots by. A good book on the management, caring and breeding of eclectus. If you found these eclectus parrot care tips helpful, please pass them along on your favorite social media platform. Nov 12, 2015 the eclectus parrot, unlike many other parrot species, has a longer digestive tract. Eclectus parrot breeders, companion parrot specialists. Read the ultimate guide to eclectus parrots by kirsten badham for free with a 30 day free trial.
While the title of this book says basic care and need, i think kim has gone beyond basic and written a very informative book covering feeding, housing, personalities, behaviors, body language and so much more. An eclectus parrot is a brilliantly colored bird that makes a fantastic pet. The book provides some good and useful information about eclectus parrots but not enough to justify the price of the book. This species of parrots is known for the sexually d. Your parrots health will suffer if it is exposed to temperatures outside this range for long periods of time. This book was the first book on eclectus parrots i bought and i refer back to it often.
This beautiful parrot may be the worlds smartest bird youtube. The ultimate ebook containing information and advice on eclectus parrots from. Written by long time australian bird breeder, graham taylor, this book is a must have for all eclectus parrot owners. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots information and. The information contained within these pages give both the novice and the serious breeder necessary and informative information on the health problems and management of. The ultimate guide to eclectus parrots is currently the largest and most comprehensive companion eclectus ebook.
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