Sumba Eclectus Eclectus cornelia

Robust, big-headed, and rather short-tailed parrot endemic to Sumba, where it inhabits remnant lowland and foothill forests. Male bright green with red underwings and orange bill, female bright red with dark bill. Usually seen flying above forests at first light, squawking loudly. Calls include an ear-shattering, high-pitched squawk, as well as a lower, rasping caw. Formerly grouped with other closely related species under “Eclectus Parrot.”