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Crimson Rosella Parrot

Platycercus elegans elegans

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans) is a parrot native to eastern and south eastern Australia. An incredibly bright red and blue parrot with a jarring screeching voice! Often seen nectaring at Banksia and other native trees.

Habitat:

Commonly found in, but not restricted to, mountain forests and gardens. This one was seen in a tree beside a road in mountainous sub-tropical rainforest.

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Crimson rosella

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PublishedSeptember 27, 2014

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