Eclectus parrots make their nests in parts of Australia where floods are extremely common. When their nests start to flood, the parrots make a grim decision.

From mistletoebirds, to bush turkeys, to the festively plumaged eclectus parrot, Australian birds can more than hold their own when it comes to embracing the Christmas spirit.

Robyn Williams: The Eclectus parrot, a creature of enormous scientific importance because the female is gorgeous and the male is too. Normally it's only the male that's worth talking about. Rob ...

Robyn Williams: The Eclectus parrot, a creature of enormous scientific importance because the female is gorgeous and the male is too. Normally it's only the male that's worth talking about. Rob ...

This was published 16 years ago Australia: Land Of Parrots Judy Adamson and reviewer May 4, 2008 — 10.00am Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size ...

Luna the eclectus parrot’s career has taken off since her debut this month at Adelaide Zoo’s free-flight show. And she helps pay for conservation projects by collecting coins from visitors.

Outside human societies, such “gendercide” is rare, but paradoxically it might aid the parrots’ survival. Eclectus roratus lives in Australia and on neighbouring islands.