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Green Rosella

Platycercus caledonicus

Photo by CharliePrice
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Description:

The Green Rosella is Australia's largest rosella. It is a medium-sized parrot with a broad tail. The upperparts are dark, mottled green and black, in contrast with the yellow head, neck and underbody. When flying the bright yellow body is very obvious. There are distinct blue cheek patches, a red band across the forehead, and blue shoulder patches.

Habitat:

Coastal woodlands

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