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Eclectus Parrot
Calm, observant, gentle
Also known as: eclectus
- Adult weight
- 350–550 g
- Life expectancy
- 30–50 years
- Size
- Medium
- Exercise
- Moderate
- Origin
- New Guinea & Australia
- Group
- Parrot
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedNo single breed standard — ranges are typical values for this group.
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●Diet-sensitive: toe tapping / wing flipping on rich or supplemented dietsBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Feather destructive behaviourBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Vitamin A deficiencyBreed-specific association not yet verified.
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓High-fibre diet, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables
- ✓Avoid heavily fortified foods
Calculators for your Eclectus Parrot
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Merck Veterinary Manual – Pet birds ↗
- Merck Veterinary Manual – Bird owners ↗
- RSPCA – Caring for pet birds ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.