Birds
File:Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) in tree-2c.jpg

Eastern Rosella

Eastern Rosella

100
17 hours ago
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
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.
File:Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) in tree-2c.jpg
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.
Loading...

Spotted

Recently spotted
8726 (Seen in the last 3 months)
Last spotted
17 hours ago

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

100

Meek's Pygmy-Parrot

Old World Parrots
File:Psittacula derbiana-20050502.jpg
100

Derbyan Parakeet

Old World Parrots
File:Chalcopsitta cardinalis.jpg
100

Cardinal Lory

Old World Parrots
File:Agapornis canus 60586095.jpg
100

Gray-headed Lovebird

Old World Parrots
100

Golden-shouldered Parrot

Old World Parrots
File:LoriculusSclateriWolf.jpg
100

Sula Hanging-Parrot

Old World Parrots
File:Loriculus flosculus 107995904.jpg
100

Wallace's Hanging-Parrot

Old World Parrots
100

Palm Lorikeet

Old World Parrots
File:Eunymphicus cornutus.jpg
100

Horned Parakeet

Old World Parrots
File:Mindanao Lorikeet (Trichoglossus johnstoniae)-3c.jpg
100

Mindanao Lorikeet

Old World Parrots