Of more than 350 species of parrot, the Eclectus is considered by many to be the most beautiful. Eclectus are not just beautiful, however. They are also great talkers, repeating many words and phrases, and singing songs. If you have more than one Eclectus, they will sing and talk to one another as well as to their human friends. Which Eclectus Do You Want? Eclectus parrot prices differ according to the Eclectus you want. The Eclectus belongs to the genus Eclectus, and the species Roratus. There are 7 to 9 subspecies within the species. The three most popular are: 1. The Red-sided Eclectus from New Guinea, to the north of Australia. It is the most popular Eclectus in Australia, and highly popular in other lands as well. With plumage that seems to be hair rather than feathers, the male sports emerald green with blue in the bend of his wings When he flies, red flashes from beneath the wings. The female has a red head, maroon body, deep blue to purple breast feathers, and a tail that ends in a pale red-pink to orange. 2. The Solomon Eclectus native to Bismarck and the Solomon Islands, north of Australia. Males have yellow-tinted green bodies with dark blue wings, edged in green. The upper side of the tail is green with yellow edging. The underside of the tail is black, edged with a thin band of pale yellow. Females have stunning red plumage, with dark blue under-wings and a band of dark blue running to the nape. Wings are the same as the male – red tails have pale edging. 3. The Vosmaeri Eclectus native to Moluccas, Indonesia. Males have a bright green body, with oval patches of bright red on upper thighs, widening across the body when wings open. The tail is blackish blue, tipped with pale yellow. Females have bright lavender breasts, with red bodies and heads. The nape of the neck, upper mantle, and wing bend show deep lavender. The wings are deep red, tails cadmium-yellow beneath, dark red on top, and a band of yellow. General Pricing Eclectus parrot prices usually range from the Solomon Eclectus at the low end to the Vosmaeri at the high end. Breeder Eclectus Parrot Prices As of the writing of this article (February 2007), Eclectus parrot prices ranged from $800 to $1,200 each. Sample Eclectus parrot prices are listed here: 1. Solomon Eclectus: $800, male or female All Eclectus parrot prices given are U.S. breeders, U.S. dollars. “Bargain” Eclectus Parrot Prices When is a bargain a bargain? Eclectus parrot prices can be lower on eBay or other online auction sites. You can also find lower Eclectus parrot prices in local newspaper classified ads. These carry no guarantee, of course, and the parrots may not be healthy. Whatever the Eclectus parrot prices you find, you will want to be more careful than the buyer in this bit of humor. The Multilingual Eclectus A man passing a pet shop sees 3 beautiful Solomon Eclectus priced at $1,500. “Each of them speaks five languages,” says the salesman. “Five languages!” exclaims the man. “Do they speak Yiddish?” “Sure,” says the salesman. The man looks at the Eclectus again. “My mother lives all alone in the Bronx,” he says, “and a bird would be good company for her,” He pays the $1,500, asks to have a parrot delivered to his mother, and goes on his way. The next day, he calls his mother and asks, “Mom, how did you like the Eclectus parrot I sent you?” “Oh son, it was delicious!” she says. “What do you mean delicious?” “I made soup out of it – came out great!” “But mom, that parrot spoke five languages!” “So, why didn’t he say something?” Hidden Eclectus Parrot Prices Before you purchase, you should consider the fact that Eclectus parrot prices are only the beginning. You will also have the costs of a large cage, toys, food, and other needs. Hidden Eclectus parrot prices can mount swiftly. Anna Hart
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When will my Eclectus parrot start talking?
My Solomon Island Eclectus parrot is 7 mos old. I talk to him all the time. No peep (no pun intended) out of him yet. The only sound I’ve ever heard him make is while he was sitting on the window ledge, someone walked by and scared him and he squawked. But that’s it.
When do they start talking?
Some never talk but give it a few more months.
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Usually words and sounds can start emerging at about a year
Eclectus parrots are able to mimic the human voice very well. If the birds have been raised intelligently, in other words, if they have been given a good selection of toys at an early age, they can use words and sentences in ways to communicate with their care givers. Although sometimes young Eclectus will "sing" in the morning to express their well being, they usually won’t start talking until at least 1 year of age. The best way to encourage them to talk is to speak to them, using their name often.
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Ecelctus are considered to be great talkers, although some choose to never say a word.
Each individual is different, he might start talking in a few weeks, a few months, a few years.
Parrots learn words fastest when they are excited. When you walk into the room (that’s why so many learn ‘hello’ first), when you give him food he likes, when you are playing, etc.
When you say words to him, see if he is listening to you and his eyes are pinning. If he’s not listening, he might not be interested in learning that particular word.
They are more likely to learn words that are said in an enthusiastic or interesting tone (that’s why they tend to pick up on swearing). As well as a higher pitched tone, at the same level as their own voice (rather than words said in a deep, low voice).
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At 7 months old you shouldn’t be expecting mirricles. He’s still a baby.
Generally at around 4-7 months they start to pick up sounds & noises & mimic things. This age does vary depending on the bird though, some are very late starters. By 1 year old they start saying clear words. After about 1 year old they start to think for themselves. They watch & observe their surrounding very closely & teach themselves words, phrases & how appropriate times to say things, so be careful what you say.
Now not all eclectus parrots like to talk. There is the occasional one that will never say a word.
How long have you had him for? It can take ekkies some months to settle into their new home & get used to their new surroundings so give him the time he needs also.
Do you have toys that make sound? I found toddler toys are fantastic for them as they make all kinds of noises that interest ekkies & encourage them to start using their voice. Also make the words sound interesting. An ekkie will never be interested in any word that sounds boring or dull. My ekkie says every word with gusto cos that’s how we taught him LOL
You will know when he takes an interest in what you say. They’re very comical in the way they take interest! My guy just about shoves his eyeball in my mouth to watch when I say something that takes his interest LOL
What sub species do you have?
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