Green Rosella
Platycercus caledonicus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The green rosella or Tasmanian rosella is a species of parrot native to Tasmania and Bass Strait islands. It was described by the German naturalist Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1788, and named on the mistaken assumption it came from New Caledonia. At 14.5 in (37 cm) long it is the largest species of the rosella genus, Platycercus. Two subspecies are recognised. The green rosella's underparts, neck and head are yellow, with a red band above the beak and violet-blue cheeks. The back is mostly black and green, and its long tail blue and green. The sexes have similar plumage, except the female has duller yellow plumage and more prominent red markings, as well as a smaller beak. Juvenile and immature birds have predominantly green plumage.
Fun Fact
in (37 cm) long it is the largest species of the rosella genus, Platycercus.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Restricted to the Pegarah forest, though may venture elsewhere at other times.
Diet
Eat insect larvae and insects such as psyllids of the genus Schedotrioza, which they extract from leaf galls on the black peppermint (Eucalyptus amygdalina).
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance