Green Rosella
Scientific Name: Platycercus caledonicus
Size: Total Length 33 to 37 cm
What does it look like?
This solidly-built parrot is Australia’s largest rosella. The Green Rosella is more yellow when mature, with a blue throat patch and reddish forehead and face, the red wash extends to below the blue throat patch in the adult female. The wings and tail are dark blue and the back is dark green, each feather with a darker blackish centre. Younger birds are predominantly green.
Where is it found?
Endemic to Tasmania, where it is widespread.
What are its habitats & habits?
The Green Rosella is found in most habitats, and forms small groups outside of the breeding season. During the breeding season, the female lays 4-8 eggs in a tree hollow, which she incubates while being fed on the nest by the male. Feeds on fruits, flower buds, nectar and some insects.
This species features in my book Australia’s Birdwatching Megaspots
