All contents of this site are the sole copyright of Parrotism © 2012
Pet Suitability
Eclectus
make
wonderful
pets
which
bond
with
every
member
of
the
family
both
young
and
old,
in
choosing
this
species
as
a
pet
you
also
need
to
take
into
account
the
behaviour
characteristics
attached
to
eclectus
and
in
particular
the
difference
between
the
sexes
which
has
been
written
in
a
previous
section.
The
eclectus
talking
ability
and
breath
taking
colours
make
them
a
very
sought
after pet species.
Eclectus
are
not
like
some
of
the
other
parrot
species
which
are
extremely
“clingy”,
they
do
like
independence
to
an
extent
and
certainly
do
not
like
loads
of
stroking
especially
on
their
heads.
They
demand
very
little
and
this
is
probably
one
of
my
favourite
characteristics
about
the
species.
An
eclectus
is
quite
happy
sitting
on
your
shoulder
as
you
are
working
away
be
it
cleaning
the
house
or
surfing
on
the
internet
whilst
other
species
such
as
greys
and
cockatoo’s
have
a
tendency
to
have
a
need
to
get
involved
and
often
prevent
you
doing
what
you
are
trying
to
do.
In
the
same
context
other
species
of
common
parrots
will
certainly
let
you
know
if
they
want
to
be
let
out
of
their
cage
and
have
a
desperate
yearning
to
be
with
their
owners,
whilst
I
have
found
the
eclectus
having
the
ability
to
entertain
themselves
and
not
create
a
commotion
if not let out. However when they are out they make the most of their opportunity.
Do
to
their
natural
nature
to
have
different
partners
eclectus
will
tend
to
bond
with
different
members
of
the
family
which
is
a
fantastic
trait
unlike
other
species
such
as
greys
which
can
end
up
bonding
with
one
person
or
gender
and
hating
any
opposition
with
a
passion.
Eclectus
are
also
deep
thinkers,
due
to
their
independence
factor,
they
see
and
absorb
a
lot
taking
place
around
them.
Eclectus
are
known
to
be
able
to
pick
up
moods
and
this
seems
to
enable
a
much
stronger
and
deeper
bond
between
the
bird
and
it’s
owner.
This
sensitivity
to
moods
also
carries
a
negative
price
if
the
bird
is
feeling
stressed
itself.
Feather
plucking
among
male
eclectus
is
much
more
prevalent
compared
to
females and this is probably down to females being much more confident of themselves.
Eclectus
need
to
be
entertained,
having
a
selection
of
toys
will
help
its
inquisitive
nature.
Eclectus
do
like
to
explore
but
will
not
chew
and
shred
everything
you
place
in
front
of
them.
This
is
another
added
benefit
of
keeping
an
eclectus
as
a
pet
as
most
other
parrot
species
are
chewers
of
wood
and
will
certainly
make
the
most
of
any
opportunity to chew through your wooden doors, windows and skirting.
The
last
factor
with
the
eclectus
is
noise,
yes
the
species
can
let
out
a
harsh
cry
but
this
is
not
constant
but
repeated
for
a
few
seconds
when
the
bird
is
suddenly
startled
or
threatened.
The
rest
of
the
noises
you
are
likely
to
hear
are
very
gentle
quiet
noises.
My
own
birds
have
learnt
various
domestic
noises
such
as
the
ringing
of
telephones,
these
are
far
harsher
than
the
birds
natural
noises.
Ultimately
the
eclectus
has
a
lot
of
desirable
attributes
compared
with
other
parrots,
I
believe
over
time
their
popularity
will
rise
to
match
and
even
surpass
the African grey.
