RarityCommon
Height34 cm
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Bird Calls
5 recordings of the Crimson Rosella
Did You Know?
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"Crimson Rosellas are talented mimics, imitating other bird species and even mechanical sounds like car alarms."
Field Guide
Crimson Rosella
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The Crimson Rosella (*Platycercus elegans*) is a medium-sized parrot native to southeastern Australia, instantly recognizable for its brilliant plumage and blue cheek patches. This adaptable species occurs in a remarkable range of colour forms, from vivid crimson to golden yellow and orange, each sharing the same striking facial markings.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Crimson Rosella has been recorded.
- Bunya Mountains National Park🔥 ActiveQueensland · 1 species · seen 8 days ago
- Mount Glorious Community Hall🔥 ActiveQueensland · 20 species · 43 sightings · seen 13 days ago
- O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat🔥 ActiveQueensland · 30 species · 82 sightings · seen 4 days ago
- Australian National UniversityAustralian Capital Territory · 2 species · seen 47 days ago
- Buchan Caves ReserveVictoria
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