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Eastern Rosella

Eastern Rosella

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2 weeks ago door Anouk Morelisse
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The Eastern Rosella is a widely recognized and brightly colored parrot species native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania, and introduced to New Zealand. It boasts a red head, white cheek patches, and a multi-colored body.
Where to spot
Native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. Established as an introduced species in New Zealand. Found in open woodlands, grasslands, farmlands, parks, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its red head, white cheek patches, and the combination of red, green, blue, and yellow on its body. Listen for its distinctive bell-like or 'piping' calls, often given in flight.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often seen feeding on seeds and fruits. Most visible in the early morning and late afternoon. Resident species.
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File:Eastern rosellas (Platycercus eximius) at Toogong, NSW, July 2022 03.jpg
File:Eastern rosellas (Platycercus eximius) at Toogong, NSW, July 2022 05.jpg
File:Platycercus eximius - Maroparque 01.jpg
File:Platycercus eximius - Maroparque 02.jpg
File:Platycercus eximius - Vogelpark Steinen 02.jpg
File:Platycercus eximius diemenensis.jpg
File:Platycercus eximius diemenensis female.jpg
File:Platycercus eximius diemenensis male.jpg
File:Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) in tree-2c.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Eastern rosellas (Platycercus eximius) at Toogong, NSW, July 2022 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Eastern rosellas (Platycercus eximius) at Toogong, NSW, July 2022 05.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus eximius - Maroparque 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus eximius - Maroparque 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus eximius - Vogelpark Steinen 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus eximius diemenensis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus eximius diemenensis female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus eximius diemenensis male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Eastern Rosellas are highly adaptable birds, capable of thriving in both natural woodlands and highly modified urban environments, often seen in city parks and gardens.
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Anouk Morelisse
2 weeks ago
Eastern Rosella
Inverell, New South Wales
Spotted Eastern Rosella
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Jacob
5 months ago
Eastern Rosella
Hobart, Tasmania
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Stephan
11 months ago
Eastern Rosella
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Stephan
Stephan
1 year ago
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Stephan
1 year ago
Eastern Rosella
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