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Rosella
What is the animal Rosella known for?
Rosellas have six species and many subspecies, each with their own distribution and appearance.
Some of the most well-known rosella species are:
The crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans) is found in eastern and southeastern Australia, and is the type species of the genus.
The eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius) is found in southeastern Australia and Tasmania.
The western rosella (Platycercus icterotis) is endemic to southwestern Australia.
Rosellas nest in tree hollows.
Rosellas are popular as pets and aviary birds, but they can also be noisy and destructive.
Where does the Rosella live?
They inhabit forests, woodlands, farmlands, and suburban parks and gardens.
Rosellas are confined to the coastal mountains and plains and are absent from the outback.
There are six species of rosellas, each with different geographic ranges and habitats.
They are:
The crimson rosella ( Platycercus elegans ), which is found in eastern and southeastern Australia, from Queensland to Victoria and Tasmania.
It prefers moist forests and woodlands, but can also be seen in gardens and parks.The green rosella ( Platycercus caledonicus ), which is endemic to Tasmania and some nearby islands.
The eastern rosella ( Platycercus eximius ), which is native to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania.
It has been introduced to New Zealand.The pale-headed rosella ( Platycercus adscitus ), which is found in northeastern Australia, from Cape York Peninsula to northern New South Wales.
The northern rosella ( Platycercus venustus ), which is found in northern Australia, from the Kimberley region to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
The western rosella ( Platycercus icterotis ), which is endemic to southwestern Australia.
However, they require a lot of space, care, and attention, and may not be suitable for inexperienced or busy owners.
What does the Rosella look like?
The rosella is a type of colorful parrot from Australia.
It belongs to the genus Platycercus, which means "broad-tailed" or "flat-tailed".
There are six species and nineteen subspecies of rosellas, each with different patterns and colors of feathers.
Some have blue, white, or yellow cheeks, while others have red or green heads.
They are medium-sized birds, about 26 to 37 cm long, with a distinctive scalloped back.
They eat seeds and fruit, and live in forests, woodlands, or gardens.
Rosellas are popular as pets, but they can be noisy and need a lot of space and care.