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Crimson Rosella

Platycercus elegans

Description:

The Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) is a parrot native to eastern and south eastern Australia which has been introduced to New Zealand and Norfolk Island. It is commonly found in, but not restricted to, mountain forests and gardens. The species as it now stands has subsumed two former separate species, The Yellow Rosella and the Adelaide Rosella. Molecular studies show one of the three red-coloured races, var. nigrescens is genetically more distinct.

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Wild Things
Wild Things 13 years ago

Amazing pic.

Quiskal
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Quiskal

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Aug 28, 2011
Submitted on Aug 31, 2011

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