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Eclectus Parrot Boarding In Toronto

The Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus) is native to the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, northeastern Australia, and the Maluku Islands (Moluccas). It exhibits extreme sexual dimorphism, where males are bright green with candy corn-colored beaks, while females are red-headed and blue-breasted with black beaks.

Eclectus parrots are priced as extra large birds: $29.75 per bird per day. And longer stays are discounted automatically.

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At A Glance

Eclectus parrots, In Ten Seconds

So different by sex that early ornithologists thought they were two species.

📏Size
1. SmallBudgie
2. MediumConure
3. LargeCaique
4. Extra largeCockatoo
BoardingFrom $29.75 a day
With us8+ eclectus parrots have stayed with us
PersonalityStriking · Green males · Red females

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Meet The Eclectus Parrot

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Which parrot dresses the boys in green and the girls in red? Meet the eclectus parrot.

In most parrots, boys and girls look alike. Not this one. Males are emerald green with a candy corn beak. Females are red and blue-purple with a black beak. Early scientists thought they were two species.

They're rainforest birds from New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and the tip of northeastern Australia. Just over a foot long, they can live 30 years or more with good care.

Clever and curious, many eclectus talk very clearly. They also make bell tones, coos and whistles, and screech when startled.

Day to day, they need a roomy cage, chew toys, time out of the cage, and lots of fresh vegetables, plus some fruit.

A common mistake is calling a quiet eclectus shy or boring. That quiet is often stress, which can lead to feather plucking, so a calm home and plenty to do really help.

When it boards with us, an eclectus is out of the cage between 9 AM and 7 PM, about 4 to 6 hours a day, depending on how it gets on with the others. Fresh food and water daily, because yes, birds love making pellet soup.

You get daily photo and video updates in the BST Mobile App, and an eclectus boards as one of our extra-large birds.

An eclectus thrives on a calm home, fresh vegetables and good company. Book a stay at birdsittingtoronto.ca.

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Eclectus Who Have Stayed With Us

Photographed at our house, from their own stays. We name the species, never the bird.

Physical Characteristics

Males: Bright emerald green plumage, candy corn-colored beaks, blue or red tail and wing feathers.
Females: Deep red/purple plumage, red-headed, blue-breasted, and black beaks.

Habitat And Behavior

Inhabit nutrient-rich canopy of lowland rainforests.
Hen’s vibrant colors make her hard to see against the canopy.
Noted by calls rather than colors.

Eclectus As Pets

Most sexually dimorphic parrot species.
Highly intelligent, capable of cognitive behaviour.
Inquisitive nature due to rainforest canopy life.
Developed complex breeding culture, naturally suited as pets.
Prefer calm environment, notice changes in surroundings.

Personality And Variations

Described as boring, dull, and shy due to misunderstood stress reactions.
Both males and females make excellent pets.
Variations in subspecies’ behaviors and personalities.
Males less aggressive, females more aggressive.

Communication And Sounds

Wide range of sounds, including bell tones, coos, whistles, and more.
Clear vocalization of words and phrases.
Ability to scream or screech when frightened, disturbed, or excited.

Care And Feeding

Need large or suspended aviaries in captivity.
Provide roomy cage if kept indoors, with plenty of out-of-cage time.
Prone to stress-induced feather plucking; offer toys and diverting activities.

Toe Tapping/Wing Flipping

Toe-tapping observed, possibly due to ingesting foreign objects or certain foods.
Causes may include fortified food items, pellets, and stress.
Course of action involves removing potential causes, providing organic foods, and vet consultation.

Training And Behavioral Guidance

Intelligent and great talkers.
Require proper training to address challenges like excessive chewing, biting, and screaming.
Females tend to be more aggressive; training is crucial to prevent dominating behavior.

Every stay includes

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Daily free-flight time
Out of the cage between 9am and 7pm — about 4–6 hours a day, depending on how your bird gets on with the others.
Play & one-on-one time
Supervised time in an enriched room with a playstand and play fountain. Cages sit inside the flock, never off on their own.
Daily photos & videos
Photos and video of your own bird every day in the BST Mobile App, with an email too. If anything changes you hear from us straight away, not at pick-up.
Fresh food daily
Food is changed every day, and the fresh fruit and veg you send are given daily. If you would rather not send food, our seed and pellet mix is $2 per day.
Fresh water, all day
Fresh filtered water, kept fresh all day — every bird here thinks pellet soup is a delicacy.
A clean cage
Fresh tray liners and a tidy cage, so your bird’s home away from home stays clean and comfortable.
Fresh chop
Fresh daily chop is an optional extra for boarding guests — add it when you book and it is served every day of the stay.
Grooming during the stay
Ask for a nail, wing or beak trim on the booking form and it is done during the stay, so nobody makes a separate trip.
Watched Around the Clock
Cameras on the birds even when we are not in the room. Temperature and humidity monitored; air HEPA-filtered.

Other Birds We Know & Love

Every one has its own care guide and boarding rate — tap a bird.

Conure
From $19.75 a day
- Playful
- Affectionate
- Loud
Size✦✦◯◯
400+ conures have stayed with us
Most conures live between 15 and 35 years.
Budgerigar
From $14.75 a day
- Flock bird
- Easygoing
- Quiet
Size✦◯◯◯
200+ budgies have stayed with us
The most popular pet parrot there is — and a budgie is always a parakeet.
Cockatiel
From $19.75 a day
- Sweet
- Affectionate
- Playful
Size✦✦◯◯
150+ cockatiels have stayed with us
Cockatiels can live 15 to 20 years or more — a long-term companion.
Lovebird
From $14.75 a day
- Lively
- Social
- Curious
Size✦◯◯◯
75+ lovebirds have stayed with us
Small parrots of about 4 to 7 inches that bond strongly with their people.
Quaker parrot
From $19.75 a day
- Opinionated
- Weaver
- Guards its cage
Size✦✦◯◯
55+ quaker parrots have stayed with us
Quakers need something to weave and shred, or they redecorate the cage.
African grey
From $29.75 a day
- Intelligent
- Talker
- Observant
Size✦✦✦✦
25+ Congo African greys have stayed with us
Keenly observant — a grey notices the slightest change in routine.
Indian ringneck
From $24.75 a day
- Intelligent
- Vocal
- Strong-willed
Size✦✦✦◯
25+ Indian ringnecks have stayed with us
Renowned talkers, rivalling African greys and amazons for clarity.
Parrotlet
From $14.75 a day
- Outgoing
- Inquisitive
- Talker
Size✦◯◯◯
19+ parrotlets have stayed with us
Vibrant green with a pink beak — and you can tell a male from a female at a glance.
Caique
From $24.75 a day
- Playful
- Intelligent
- Vocal
Size✦✦✦◯
18+ caiques have stayed with us
Each caique has a distinct personality — the clowns of the parrot world.
Linnie
From $14.75 a day
- Friendly
- Playful
- Quiet
Size✦◯◯◯
18+ linnies have stayed with us
Often called the quietest and most relaxed of all parakeets.
Senegal parrot
From $24.75 a day
- Curious
- Acrobatic
- Mellow
Size✦✦✦◯
10+ Senegals have stayed with us
A quiet voice and a knack for mimicry — whistles, chirps and chatter.
Cockatoo
From $29.75 a day
- Emotional
- Social
- Intelligent
Size✦✦✦✦
8+ cockatoos have stayed with us
They thrive on company — left alone for long, a cockatoo gets stressed.
Macaw
From $29.75 a day
- Our biggest guests
- Needs company
- Contact us first
Size✦✦✦✦
8+ macaws have stayed with us
Most macaw species are CITES-listed, so crossing a border with one needs permits.
Finch
From $14.75 a day
- Songbirds
- Pairs and groups
- Low maintenance
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8+ finches have stayed with us
Known for their melodious songs, and happiest with company of their own kind.
Pigeon
From $24.75 a day
- Calm
- Adaptable
- Homing instinct
Size✦✦✦◯
7+ pigeons have stayed with us
A remarkable homing instinct, once used to carry messages.
Canary
From $14.75 a day
- Songbird
- Quiet
- Colourful
Size✦◯◯◯
7+ canaries have stayed with us
A sweet song that is unlikely to disturb the neighbours.
Pionus parrot
From $24.75 a day
- Gentle
- Quiet
- Fruit lover
Size✦✦✦◯
6+ Pionus parrots have stayed with us
In the wild they travel in flocks of up to 100 birds.
Amazon parrot
From $29.75 a day
- Lively
- Playful
- Mimic
Size✦✦✦✦
4+ Amazon parrots have stayed with us
A remarkable mimic of human speech, with a lively, playful streak.
Lorikeet
From $24.75 a day
- Nectar eater
- Loves a bath
Size✦✦✦◯
4+ lorikeets have stayed with us
Nectar-eating parrots, known for their acrobatic antics.
Meyer's parrot
From $19.75 a day
- Quieter than a conure
- Senegal's cousin
- Likes routine
Size✦✦◯◯
3+ Meyer's parrots have stayed with us
A cousin of the Senegal, and quieter than a conure.
Timneh African grey
From $29.75 a day
- Smaller, darker grey
- Horn-coloured beak
- Calm routine
Size✦✦✦✦
2+ Timneh African greys have stayed with us
Long treated as a subspecies of the Congo African grey.
Alexandrine parakeet
From $24.75 a day
- Striking
- Mimic
- Sociable
Size✦✦✦◯
Stayed with us
The big cousin of the ringneck, with the beak to match.
Dove
From $24.75 a day
- 300+ species
- Calm & gentle
Size✦✦✦◯
Stayed with us
Over 300 species — only a few are kept as pets in North America.
Starling
From $19.75 a day
- Songbird
- Gifted mimic
- Own food from home
Size✦✦◯◯
Stayed with us
A songbird, not a parrot — and a gifted mimic.
Sparrow
From $14.75 a day
- Small
- Quick
- Wary of hands
Size✦◯◯◯
Stayed with us
Seeds are the main food source for sparrows.

Guest counts are from our own booking records, as of September 25, 2026.

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