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Platycercus eximius
The Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) is a rosella native to southeast of the Australian continent and to Tasmania. The Eastern Rosella is 30 cm (12 in) long. The female is similar to the male though duller in colouration and have an underwing stripe, which is not present in the adult male. The Eastern Rosella is found in lightly wooded country. It eats grass seeds and fruits. Breeding occurs in spring and early summer and up to seven white eggs are laid in tree hollows.
A family living in a nesting box in a Crows Ash tree in a acreage backyard. The habitat includes rainforest patches and lightly wooded areas.
A juvenile and adult feeding with King Parrots.
Spotted on Feb 4, 2012
Submitted on Feb 4, 2012
5 Comments
Yeah i certainly am lucky! Almost everyday i go outside and see something new
I cannot imagine living in an area with such amazing and beautiful diversity!
You certainly are lucky to have so many beautiful birds visit you
I must say it's pretty amazing when i'm visited by these, king parrots and rainbow lorikeets all at the same time!
Absolutely beautiful. I would love it if the birds I fed looked like this!