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Tanimbar Eclectus
- Scientific name
- Eclectus riedeli
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Tanimbar Eclectus, scientifically classified as Eclectus riedeli, is a psittacine bird endemic to the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia. Historically, these birds evolved in relative isolation, resulting in distinct physical characteristics such as a compact body, broad wings, and a rounded tail that distinguish them from other subspecies within the Eclectus roratus complex.
The species was first described by naturalist Josef von Riedel in the 19th century. Within the context of ornithological history, the Tanimbar Eclectus has been the subject of conservation interest due to its limited geographical range and the historical pressure of the pet trade, which necessitated international protections under CITES to ensure the survival of wild populations.
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