Eclectus are known for their breathtaking colors, independent personality, and a good mimicking ability. The most common subtypes of eclectus in aviculture include Grand Eclectus, Red-Seded Eclectus, Vosmaeri Eclectus, and Solomon Island Eclectus. The subspecies vary in size and coloration. Male and female eclectus have distictive differences and can be visually identified. Female eclectus are red and have black beaks, while males are green and have orange beaks. Eclectus are considered to be relatively quiet and will do well both in apartments and houses. Their life span is up to 40 years. Eclectus do not do well on seed diets and require a pelleted diet with a significant percentage of fresh fruits and vegetables in their daily diets. There is a common belief that male eclectus tend to make better pets than females due to a sweeter disposition. It is not entirely true because a number of factors contribute to the personality of the pet bird. A lot depends on the owner and how old was the bird when purchased.