Eclectus (Eclectus roratus)

Males are bright green with red and blue patches. Females are crimson with a blue belly. They are intelligent creatures and will teach themselves after only one incident of an owner showing displeasure. They make excellent companions and can talk, sing and repeat conversations with human or parrot companions. The speech is clear and they have a massive capacity for vocabulary. They need Vitamin A in their diet and need lots of fibre as they have a long digestive tract. Their diet can be varied and include brown rice, high-fibre cereals, nuts and seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables.They need training in order to play well otherwise the  can be like feathered monkeys. Eclectus like all parrots need plenty of time out of the cage to interact with their owners. They all love a parrot playgym to play on.