Tanimbar Eclectus
Photo: Joseph Smit · Public domain

Old World Parrots

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.

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Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.