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Crimson Rosella

Platycercus elegans

Photo by ShannaB
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Field Notes

Notes:

In interesting fact about Crimson Rosellas from the 'Birds in Backyards' website... While most Crimson Rosellas are red, some are yellow. If a yellow one mates with a red one, the offspring will be orange.

Reference Links:

Crimson Rosella | BIRDS in BACKYARDS

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Comments (1)
MaryEvans2
Beautiful bird and interesting tidbit :)

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PublishedFebruary 28, 2012

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