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rosela-elegante

Platycercus elegans

Least Concern

About

Uma das aves de coloração mais viva da Austrália, as araranas exibem uma plumagem carmesim brilhante e azul profundo habitando florestas montanhosas e terras baixas costeiras do sudeste da Austrália. Alimentam-se de sementes, bagas e flores, visitando frequentemente jardins e parques suburbanos com abundantes eucaliptos e banksias. Existem múltiplos morfos de cor incluindo variantes amarelas e cor-de-laranja em diferentes regiões. Aves de aviário populares em todo o mundo pela sua espetacular coloração e temperamento dócil.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカクサインコ
Chinese 深紅玫瑰鸚鵡
Spanish Perico elegante
French Perruche de Pennant
German Pennantsittich
Portuguese rosela-elegante
Russian Красная розелла

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rosela-elegante?
The scientific name of rosela-elegante is Platycercus elegans. It belongs to the genus Platycercus.
What is the conservation status of rosela-elegante?
rosela-elegante (Platycercus elegans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does rosela-elegante live?
rosela-elegante is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom.
What family does rosela-elegante belong to?
rosela-elegante (Platycercus elegans) belongs to the genus Platycercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
Is rosela-elegante endangered?
No, rosela-elegante (Platycercus elegans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does rosela-elegante belong to?
rosela-elegante (Platycercus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of rosela-elegante?
The closest relatives of rosela-elegante in the genus Platycercus include rosela-da-caledônia, rosela-do-leste, rosela-do-norte, rosela-multicolorida, rosela-pálida.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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