Male Eclectus Parrot
Male Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus)
The male looks his best when in flight or displaying his underwings and flanks.
Found usually in rainforests, but ventures into adjoining eucalypt woodland to reach other areas of rainforest.
Small flocks roost in tall rainforest trees. In the morning, small groups, noisly move out to feed on big fruiting trees.
What a character this guy was – makes me smile just to look at him!
Male Eclectus Parrot was chosen as Avatar for the Queensland Group – July 2008

Male Eclectus Parrot belongs to the following groups:
Australian Wildlife, Birds and Creatures of Flight, Green!, Happy Haven, Mother Nature's Finest, Queensland, The Birds and Vibrant and Vivid ColorAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Karin Taylor, 3 months ago
oh ‘ello gorgeous!
blossom in reply to Karin Taylor’s comment, 3 months ago
Isn’t he just!!! He was very interested in me taking his photo!
Peace Mitchell, 3 months ago
Great shot Marilyn, love that electric green!
cherylc1, 3 months ago
how gorgeous- fabulous colors!
pat oubridge, 3 months ago
Who’s a pretty boy then….......so beautiful
Miri, 3 months ago
wow what a lovely clear shot, what wonderful colours, he looks like he’s asking what you’re doing!
blossom in reply to Peace Mitchell’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Peace!
blossom in reply to cherylc1’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Cheryl – Nature at her best!
blossom in reply to pat oubridge’s comment, 3 months ago
Very Pretty Boy!! Thanks Pat!
blossom in reply to Miri’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Miri. Yes, he was so intense!!
josiem, 3 months ago
great macro!
love the colours
stephaniek, 3 months ago
Very pretty bird and photo!
blossom in reply to josiem’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Josiem! Really appreciate you dropping and for comments!
blossom in reply to stephaniek’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Stephaniek.
RLHall, 3 months ago
Great color! He’s beautiful, wonderful capture!
Carol & Kev Ha..., 3 months ago
Simply gorgeous Boy, beautifully captured Blossom!
reflector, 3 months ago
An awesome bird ! Really strong colours and details ( and a bit of a show-off too ! ).
blossom in reply to RLHall’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks RL! Much appreciated!
blossom in reply to Carol & Kev Haberle’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Carol – You are so very kind! Much appreciated!
blossom in reply to reflector’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks James! Yes, liked the attention!
Susanne Wickes, 3 months ago
Spectacular photo! Well done.
blossom in reply to Susanne Wickes’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Susanne! He was a lovely subject!
Joanne A. Bradley, 3 months ago
Super color and capture!!!!
blossom in reply to Joanne A. Bradley’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Joanne – Much appreciated!
debsphotos, 3 months ago
WOW..Blossom….this is a wonderful capture of a very pretty bird!!! *-)
blossom in reply to debsphotos’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks you Deb! You are too kind!
Tom Vaughan, 3 months ago
shy little bugger!
Magee, 3 months ago
Aww!! What a sweetheart!!
blossom in reply to Tom Vaughan’s comment, 3 months ago
Yes, you could say that!!
blossom in reply to Magee’s comment, 3 months ago
Sure is!!
Mary Campbell, 3 months ago
Georgous bird, such great colors.. we don’t see much parrots like this where I am, except in the zoo nice job.
blossom in reply to Mary Campbell’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Mary! I am lucky to have had the opportunity – a rare encounter!!
Jenifer, 3 months ago
Very beautiful shot. I love the colors.
blossom in reply to Jenifer’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Jenifer – Really appreciate your comment and for dropping by!!
Dennis Gay IPA, 3 months ago
G’day Blossom,
What a beautifully lit/exposed/processed, focussed study of this brilliant “Electric” (joke) Parrot.
May I suggest a square crop to remove what I feel is a lot of unnecessary background from the top? (Just a thought).
Very good bokeh, all the above and the bird’s clearly defined plumage make him stand out well.
Good catch that girl!
GB
Dennis
blossom in reply to Dennis Gay IPA’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Dennis for your comment – Appreciate your opinion!!
Helene Kippert, 3 months ago
Looks like he’s smiling for the camera – great shot! :o)
blossom in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Helene! He certainly wasn’t shy!!
Lesley Hill, 3 months ago
Such a stunning parrot and fantastic shot! A fav!
blossom in reply to Lesley Hill’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Lesley – Really appreciate!!
jlynn, 2 months ago
Wow,, Stunning vibrant color and detail,,, Awesome :)
eXposure, 2 months ago
such an awesome color …
beautifully captured
blossom in reply to jlynn’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you so much Jlynn – appreciate your very kind comment!
blossom in reply to eXposure’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you so much eXposure! So very kind of you!! Appreciated!
ilziAndPeter, 2 months ago
terrific.
blossom in reply to ilziAndPeter’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you so very much Ilzi and Peter for Dropping by and commenting on my work – Really appreciate!!
Sharon Wormleaton, 2 months ago
Wow now I’m jealous. This is spectacular.
blossom in reply to Sharon Wormleaton’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you Sharon!! So very kind!!! Really appreciate!!