Eclectus Plumage Feathers

North-eastern tip of Australia, the Eclectus parrot’s most distinctive feature is its extreme sexual dimorphism – the males are always green and the females are always red.

Vibrant red and purple plumage, while males are brilliant green. This dramatic visual difference is known as extreme sexual dimorphism, a trait so pronounced that early observers initially mistook the two sexes for separate species. Both males and females are beautiful, with distinct colors and unique traits that contribute to their striking appearance