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Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans)

Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans), Kingston Common, Norfolk Island

 

Ebird checklist:

ebird.org/australia/checklist/S154941336

 

Colorful rosella with blue cheek patches and highly variable plumage, occuring in crimson, yellow, and orange forms. Note diagnostic blue cheek regardless of form (the Green Rosella of Tasmania also has blue cheeks but the two species’ ranges do not normally overlap). Juvenile much greener than adult, attaining a blotched mixed plumage as they transition to adult. Found in a wide range of habitats in southeastern Australia. In many locations it is accustomed to humans and can be quite tame. Contact call is a familiar two-toned whistle.

 

Source: Ebird

ebird.org/australia/species/criros2

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Uploaded on November 30, 2023
Taken on November 22, 2023