Eastern Rosella
A species of Rosellas Scientific name : Platycercus eximius Genus : Rosellas
Eastern Rosella, A species of Rosellas
Botanical name: Platycercus eximius
Genus: Rosellas
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Description
The eastern Rosella is a medium-sized parrot found in open woodlands, parks, and gardens. Despite its colorful and bright plumage, it tends to camouflage very well. Their brilliant feathers makes them desirable as pets, although their needs, particularly for company, are difficult to fulfill in captivity. This chatty, noisy, and highly sociable parrot mates for life and lives in pairs or small flocks.
Size
30 cm
Life Expectancy
27 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Eastern Rosella primarily feeds on seeds, supplemented with fruits, buds, flowers, and nectar. They also consume insects, reflecting their omnivorous diet. Eastern Rosella's foraging behavior is adapted to both ground-feeding and foraging in foliage, showing a versatile approach to meal finding.
Habitat
Eastern Rosella predominantly inhabits lightly wooded landscapes such as savanna woodlands, mallee, and open forests. They have a predilection for areas with riverine growth and are commonly found in Banksia woodlands and regions where Eucalyptus camaldulensis is present. Eastern Rosella also adapts well to anthropogenic environments, frequenting farmlands, gardens, and parks. These birds are versatile in their range, extending up to elevations of 1250 meters. Their habitat includes a mix of natural bushland and modified areas that provide a rich source of food and nesting opportunities.
Dite type
Herbivorous
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Distribution Area
The natural range of the eastern rosella is eastern Australia, down to Tasmania. The eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius) has become naturalised in New Zealand. By the 1970s the population, probably originally from cage escapees, was strongly established throughout Auckland, Northland, and the far north, extending into west Waikato, as far south as Kawhia and Te Kuiti, and east to the Coromandel Peninsula. 
