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When you look at an Eclectus parrot, you won’t have to wonder whether you are looking at a male or female. You see, Eclectus parrots are sexually dimorphic, meaning that you can tell the difference between the sexes by their coloring. Among the Eclectus parrot, the females tend to be the most colorful, although the males have the most varied markings, which change by subspecies.

The female Eclectus parrot has a red head and breast. Her wings feathers are also red, but are usually a darker shade. The nape of her neck, and her belly, may be purple or blue in color, and her tail is almost always edged with a brilliant orange color. Female Eclectus parrots have black beaks, and their eyes are usually yellow, with a blue ring.

The male Eclectus parrots main color is green. He will have a varying shade of green on his wing coverts, with red patches on his breast. He will also have red coloring under his wings. The male’s tail feathers are usually black with yellow edges. The male beak is not black like the females. Instead, it is a yellow color, with a varying shade of yellow on the tip. His lower mandible is black, and he has orange eyes.

In spite of having similar base coloring, from one Eclectus parrot to another, each bird has a unique look. If you own more than one bird, you will easily be able to tell them apart from each other.

As mentioned, different subspecies have slightly different coloring. For example, the smaller subspecies of male Eclectus parrots have more red than the larger subspecies. The males may also have different markings, from one subspecies to another, but all male beaks resemble the colors found in candied corn.

As observed, if you know the different colorings of these beautiful birds, you won’t have any trouble distinguishing between the sexes. While the females are more colorful, some people prefer the green coloring of the male, over the red coloring of the females.

Before you decide that you like the female coloring better than the males, however, you will be wise to consider common personality traits between the two sexes. Overall, females are dominant over males, and this also means that they have the potential to be more aggressive than the males. While all Eclectus parrots are fairly calm and serene, if you are seeking the calmest possible bird, you will most likely want to go with a male, instead of the more aggressive female. Then again, you may want one of each, just for the color variances.