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Pale-headed Rosella

Pale-headed Rosella

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The Adelaide Rosella is a beautiful parrot often considered a hybrid zone or intermediate form between the Crimson and Yellow Rosellas in South Australia. Its plumage exhibits a blend of red and orange hues.
Where to spot
Found in a narrow geographic zone in the Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, where the ranges of the Crimson and Yellow Rosellas meet.
How to spot
Look for its mixed plumage of red, orange, and yellow, with blue cheeks and black-scalloped back feathers. Its intermediate coloration is its key identifier. Listen for calls similar to Crimson or Yellow Rosellas.
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:Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus)2-4c.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus)2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus) 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus) 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus) 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus) 04.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Platycercus adscitus - Vogelburg Weilrod 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This rosella is a striking example of natural hybridization, showcasing a spectrum of colors between its parent species rather than being a distinct species itself, making it fascinating for evolutionary studies.
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