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Crimson Rosella

Platycercus elegans

Description:

These bright red and blue rosellas were spotted feeding just before dusk. They usually travel and feed in groups.

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Crimson Rosella
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4 Comments

Mandy Hollman
Mandy Hollman 11 years ago

So colorful! I wish those lived here too!

Sukaina
Sukaina 11 years ago

gorgeous!

lmdang
lmdang 11 years ago

Many thanks for the id & compliment, Daniel! They are a sight to behold

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 11 years ago

Hi lmdang! What you have here are crimson rosellas of the elegans race (there are other races outside of the Melbourne area). Together with the green rosella (P. caledonicus) they form the blue-cheeked rosella complex. Lovely series!

lmdang
Spotted by
lmdang

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Oct 7, 2012
Submitted on Oct 11, 2012

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