Eastern rosella
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The eastern rosella is a parrot native and endemic to south-eastern Australia. It was first introduced to New Zealand in cages, and individuals were subsequently intentionally released or accidentally
Platycercus eximius diemenensis male
Platycercus eximius diemenensis female
The eastern rosella can be easily recognised by its distinctive back plumage
Juvenile of eastern rosella
Crimson rosella
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The crimson rosella is a parrot native to eastern and south eastern Australia which has been introduced to New Zealand and Norfolk Island. It is commonly found in, but not restricted to, mountain fore
Eastern rosella
…eximius) has become naturalised in New Zealand. Its first introduction occurred around 1910, when a small shipment of eastern rosellas, as well as a few crimson rosellas (P. elegans), was prohibited entry into New Zealand by the Customs Department. The birds were released off Otago Heads by the ship's crew before returning…
Platycercus elegans Wilsons Prom
Yellow rosella (Platycercus elegans flaveolus)
Swifts Creek, Victoria, Australia
Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia