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Eastern Rosella

Platycercus eximius

The Eastern Rosella is a colorful parrot with bright red, green, and yellow feathers. They love to eat seeds and can often be seen flying around in pairs or small groups.

Habitat: Woodlands

Appearance

The Eastern Rosella has a striking bright red head and chest, contrasted by crisp white cheek patches. Its back and wings are a beautiful mix of yellow-green with black scalloping, leading to a blue tail.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusPlatycercus
Eastern Rosella
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Eastern Rosella

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Eastern Rosellas love to sunbathe, spreading their wings wide to soak up warmth!

Rosellas can sometimes be seen foraging on the ground, searching for fallen seeds.

Their vibrant feather colors are created by special light-reflecting structures!

They lay their eggs deep inside hollow tree trunks, safe from most predators.

Special abilities

Ability

Seed Cracker Beak

Eastern Rosella has a powerful, hooked beak that helps them crack open tough seeds and nuts with ease.

Ability

Climbing Paws

Eastern Rosella can grip branches tightly because of their zygodactyl feet, allowing them to climb and hang upside down.

Ability

Chirping Communicator

Eastern Rosella has a range of bell-like calls that helps them communicate warnings and social messages to other rosellas.

Measurements & details

Length
30-34 cm
Wingspan
45-55 cm
Weight
0.09-0.12 kg
Lifespan
15-20 years
Top Speed
55 km/h
Clutch Size
4-7
Incubation
19-21 days
Migration Distance
0 km

Diet & Feeding

These colorful birds mostly eat seeds, fruits, and flowers, using their strong beaks.

Primary Foods

  • Grass seeds
  • Eucalyptus seeds
  • Fruit
  • Blossoms

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Nankeen Kestrel

Falco cenchroides

Preys on adult rosellas and their chicks.

eaten by

Brown Goshawk

Accipiter fasciatus

Hunts rosellas in open woodland areas.

eats

Blue Gum

Eucalyptus globulus

Feeds on seeds from its capsules and nests in hollows.

eats

Silver Wattle

Acacia dealbata

Consumes seeds from the pods.

Traits

Also known as

Rosella

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Eastern Rosella?

30-34 cm

What is Eastern Rosella's wingspan?

45-55 cm

How much does Eastern Rosella weigh?

0.09-0.12 kg

How long does Eastern Rosella live?

15-20 years

How fast can Eastern Rosella move?

55 km/h

What does Eastern Rosella eat?

These colorful birds mostly eat seeds, fruits, and flowers, using their strong beaks.

Where is Eastern Rosella usually found?

Woodlands

How does Eastern Rosella hunt?

Foraging

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