Tanimbar Eclectus
Eclectus riedeli
VUVulnerable
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The Tanimbar eclectus, or Riedel's eclectus (Eclectus riedeli) is a parrot species which is native to the Tanimbar Islands. It is smaller than the Moluccan eclectus. 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.
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Range and habitat
Tanimbar Islands (Arafura Sea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Tanimbar eclectus
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.


