Can anybody help me identify my eclectus?

mrob

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Hi everyone,
I have had my beautiful boy for about six months, and he is fantastic. Thing is, im not sure which subspecies he is. Breeder told me he was SI but I dont trust the guy - the poor chick was force weaned, sick and stuffed out the back in a tiny cardboard box in its own filth in a dark shed with a whole lot of other miserable looking birds. I had to take him the poor thing and I havent regretted it for a second.
He is happy and healthy and halarious now, but I am curious as to what he actually is! Anyhelp would be appreciated - i hear you can identify them by their tails so I have attached some pictures.
Thanks in advance :):D
 

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Pedro

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mrob

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thanks! Hes still a baby so I guess I will have to wait till his eye rings come in properly, but they are starting to look kinda golden..............im not worried what kind he is i will love him anyways just curious!
 

Mayden

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All I could tell you is.... he's definitly male. ^^

Sorry, I don't know all that much about them, haha!
 

MikeyTN

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What's his length? From head to tail! He looks like a SI to me as well.
 

alleycat39402

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Blue and Gold Macaw "Gryffin", Eclectus "Gonzo",
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RIP Green Cheek "Cheeko", RIP Eclectus "Gypsy"
I was in the same dilemma as you, I did lots of research and looked at lots of pic to determine what my guy is. Yours looks like a Solomon Island to me.
 

MikeyTN

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The length would determine what he is if he would put down the measurement.
 
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mrob

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Hi again! thanks for your help!
he is exactly 13 inches from beak to tail
guessing hes an SI ?
 

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