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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Tanimbar Eclectus

Eclectus riedeli

Meet the tanimbar eclectus: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Tanimbar Eclectus — Eclectus riedeli
Historical illustration of Tanimbar Eclectus
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

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.

Where it occurs

Tanimbar Islands (Arafura Sea).

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as vulnerable. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Joseph Smit. Original file and full credit · Public domain. Display size and encoding adjusted.