Eclectus Parrot Red Sided behavior

The Red Sided Eclectus Parrot is one of the most popular Eclectus species kept by aviculturalists, and it is not difficult to see why. With their intensely shaded coloring and their lovely personalities, Red Sided Eclectus Parrots are truly incredible birds.

In the wild, Red Sided Eclectus Parrots nest high in the forest canopy. Pairs will usually predominate in a group, with other parrots in the group helping the dominant pair to raise their young. In captivity, they tend to do well when kept in pairs. When kept outdoors, a four and a half-meter by one and a fifth meter by two-meter aviary in a sheltered area will suffice for a pair. These birds are quite loud, but they can make good pets for people who will tolerate the noise. One trick to make your birds be a bit quieter can be to turn on a radio for them, to keep them from providing their own noise! Red Sided Eclectus Parrots can be taught to imitate noises and talk quite well. They need plenty of sunlight and enjoy being bathed by rain! Generally, hand raised parrots make much better, healthier pets than will wild-caught birds.