I don't know WHO put this video together, but there are some errors in the video comments, most likely based on information from ONE source which is not always adequate. Example: the statement that eclectus are polyandrus. That observation was made on ONE subspecies, the Australian macgillivrayi eclectus and at this point there has been NO confirmation that subspecies from other islands or locations behave in the same manner. Also the idea that females kill chicks for any reason. This is ONLY a THEORY and not a proven fact. Sometimes field biologists make a determination about something they see which is not always accurate. Example: some biologists have stated the females are red so that when they are outside the nest they can be easily observed so that there will be no attempt on the part of other parrots to take the nest. BUT, those of us who work with these eclectus think that the reason the female is red is that WHEN she is deep in her nest hole that she becomes invisible. Note her beak is black unlike the orange beak of the male. With her red feathers and black beak she is not easily observed when deep in her nest. While these youtube videos are interesting, that doesn't mean they are completely accurate!!! IMO it would be a good idea to have contact information or NAMES attached to these videos as that would add credibility and enable some of us to contact the authors if we have comments or questions.
i completely agree. there doesn’t seem to be much info on eclectus behavior from reliable sources - i checked ncbi and research gate and most of it is just about their sexual dimorphism and breeding behavior in the wild. i have heard that eclectus get unfairly labeled as “aggressive” when their body language is just different to other parrots, like freezing (instead of fighting or fleeing) when stressed or uncertain. a commenter on a parrot forum said that eclectus make bad companions because they give NO warning signs before biting, but then i see people trying to flip them on their back and cuddle with them and it’s no wonder these birds might bite…they don’t seem to like touch. it’s kinda like how asiatic parrots have a reputation for being aggressive when in reality most caretakers ignore the gentler signs the birds give to not be handled. plus i’m pretty sure the female eclectus isn’t aggressive. it’s more defensive behavior.
I am greedy i have 5 pairs of them outside there is 9 sub species mine are mostly Red Sided's like the ones in your video they are the most common species. And some Vosmeri species and Aru, also your right they are a lovely parrots and are not bad talkers and mimic almost any noise i have 1 male that sounds like star wars noises and Galahs (Aussie birds)
I should've gotten an Eclectus instead of the blue front amazon I got. My bird screams and is extremely loud whereas the eclectus seem more sweet and mild
wrong. Eclectus scream as well. Some more than others. I have three. And I love my Amazon, I don';t care if he screams. Get another bird in a different cage and the screaming might stop. ..they scream because they are looking for their tribe.
@@Sheepdog1314 thanks for your response! I can predict when my bird will scream, it's usually lunch time and he sees me in the kitchen and he wants food. Of course I'm fixing it for him but just like a baby cries when he's hungry it seems my bird hasn't learned I'm making the french toast, just hold on a minute. It happens mostly when I'm in the kitchen, it's his way of saying "feed me"!
Beautiful!!!!
I Flipping LOVE Eclectus Parrots!
Male Eclectus Parrots are absolutely handsome and beautiful!
What stunning beautiful birds ❤x
Thank you very much for this beautiful video.. Love eclectus.
Very informative and enjoyable video.
Buongiorno a tutti è bellissimo
great vid man
Thx Bro... keep watching please.
Love him so much, I also have 1. They so smart
Awesome video !!!!! Loved it!
Maybe this is why my birds are like the way they I should spend my time with them I found them at night when I turn the lights off
I have a male eclectus parrot named Rio.
Come friends listen
יש לי אחד כפרה עליו
I don't know WHO put this video together, but there are some errors in the video comments, most likely based on information from ONE source which is not always adequate. Example: the statement that eclectus are polyandrus. That observation was made on ONE subspecies, the Australian macgillivrayi eclectus and at this point there has been NO confirmation that subspecies from other islands or locations behave in the same manner. Also the idea that females kill chicks for any reason. This is ONLY a THEORY and not a proven fact. Sometimes field biologists make a determination about something they see which is not always accurate. Example: some biologists have stated the females are red so that when they are outside the nest they can be easily observed so that there will be no attempt on the part of other parrots to take the nest. BUT, those of us who work with these eclectus think that the reason the female is red is that WHEN she is deep in her nest hole that she becomes invisible. Note her beak is black unlike the orange beak of the male. With her red feathers and black beak she is not easily observed when deep in her nest. While these youtube videos are interesting, that doesn't mean they are completely accurate!!! IMO it would be a good idea to have contact information or NAMES attached to these videos as that would add credibility and enable some of us to contact the authors if we have comments or questions.
i completely agree. there doesn’t seem to be much info on eclectus behavior from reliable sources - i checked ncbi and research gate and most of it is just about their sexual dimorphism and breeding behavior in the wild. i have heard that eclectus get unfairly labeled as “aggressive” when their body language is just different to other parrots, like freezing (instead of fighting or fleeing) when stressed or uncertain. a commenter on a parrot forum said that eclectus make bad companions because they give NO warning signs before biting, but then i see people trying to flip them on their back and cuddle with them and it’s no wonder these birds might bite…they don’t seem to like touch. it’s kinda like how asiatic parrots have a reputation for being aggressive when in reality most caretakers ignore the gentler signs the birds give to not be handled. plus i’m pretty sure the female eclectus isn’t aggressive. it’s more defensive behavior.
I am greedy i have 5 pairs of them outside there is 9 sub species mine are mostly Red Sided's like the ones in your video they are the most common species. And some Vosmeri species and Aru, also your right they are a lovely parrots and are not bad talkers and mimic almost any noise i have 1 male that sounds like star wars noises and Galahs (Aussie birds)
I should've gotten an Eclectus instead of the blue front amazon I got. My bird screams and is extremely loud whereas the eclectus seem more sweet and mild
wrong. Eclectus scream as well. Some more than others. I have three. And I love my Amazon, I don';t care if he screams. Get another bird in a different cage and the screaming might stop. ..they scream because they are looking for their tribe.
@@Sheepdog1314 thanks for your response! I can predict when my bird will scream, it's usually lunch time and he sees me in the kitchen and he wants food. Of course I'm fixing it for him but just like a baby cries when he's hungry it seems my bird hasn't learned I'm making the french toast, just hold on a minute. It happens mostly when I'm in the kitchen, it's his way of saying "feed me"!
Eclectus can make loud noises but i think they are generally much quiter than most parrots. They don’t constantly squak.
@@redtally1 I think so too.
Why are the keepers wearing masks, I was told that humans can't pass on any viruses etc?..