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Green Rosella

Green Rosella

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The Green Rosella is a striking parrot species endemic to Tasmania and its adjacent islands, Australia. It is characterized by its predominantly green and yellow plumage, with distinct blue cheeks and a red forehead.
Where to spot
Endemic to Tasmania and its offshore islands, found in various habitats including eucalyptus forests, woodlands, orchards, and urban gardens.
How to spot
Look for its green and yellow body, blue cheeks, and red forehead. Its large size and distinctive coloration make it relatively easy to identify. Listen for its loud, ringing calls.
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:Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) (31008140400).jpg
File:Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) (8079601836).jpg
File:Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) (8079602130).jpg
File:Green rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) South Bruny.jpg
File:Platycercus caledonicus -Tasmania -female-8.jpg
File:Platycercus caledonicus -Tasmania -side-8.jpg
File:Platycercus caledonicus - Collinsvale.jpg
File:Platycercus caledonicus - Melaleuca.jpg
File:Platycercus caledonicus Bruny.jpg
File:Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) (31008140400).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) (8079601836).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) (8079602130).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Green rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) South Bruny.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus caledonicus -Tasmania -female-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus caledonicus -Tasmania -side-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus caledonicus - Collinsvale.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus caledonicus - Melaleuca.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus caledonicus Bruny.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Green Rosella is Tasmania's only endemic parrot species, making it a unique and important part of the island's biodiversity.
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