CONSERVATION STATUES
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Genus | Eclectus
Species | Roratus
Population | 7300-51,000 Declining
Race | E. r. Roratus, E. r. Vosmaeri
VORSMAERI
Moluccan Eclectus [Roratus Vosmeari]
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Indonesia | Moluccas, being known from the islands of Morotai, Halmahera, Ternate, Bacan, Obi and other small islands; also Buru, Seram, Ambon, Haruku and Saparua.
Birds are found singly, in pairs or small groups. Often found soaring high above the forest calling loudly. Wary; foraging groups found in treetops. Mostly active at dawn and dusk traveling to and from roosting areas where up to 80 birds wil settle in for rest.
Moluccan King-Parrot (Alisterus amboinensis)
Olive-shouldered Parrot (Aprosmictus jonquillaceus)
Buru Racquet-tail (Prioniturus mada)
Golden-mantled Racquet-tail (Prioniturus platurus)
Black-lored Parrot (Tanygnathus gramineus)
Blue-fronted Lorikeet (Charmosynopsis toxopei)
Chattering Lory (Lorius garrulus)
Purple-naped Lory (Lorius domicella)
Iris Lorikeet (Saudareos iris)
Sula Lorikeet (Saudareos flavoviridis)
Blue-streaked Lory (Eos reticulata)
Olive-headed Lorikeet (Trichoglossus euteles)
Sula Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus sclateri)
37 - 38 cm
210 - 261 mm
5.75 inch
M 398 - 455 g
F 366 - 460 g
Orangish-Amber
Brilliant Lime Green
Undertail Coverts more Yellow, brilliant iridescent turquoise-blue coloration at the bend
Blue Edged with Green
golden-amber
lavender breast gradually blended into the red coloration of the head (1 to 1 ½ inches)
Wndertail Coverts Yellow, Deep red Upper Coverts
widely Tipped with solid Yellow
August, September Sometimes January, November on Buru.
2 Eggs
4 Weeks
2 -3 Years