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Eastern Rosella

Platycercus eximius

Least Concern
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One of Australia's most colorful parrots, eastern rosellas display a vivid multicolored plumage of red, white, yellow, and blue-green across their body, inhabiting open woodlands and forests of southeastern Australia and Tasmania, and introduced to New Zealand. They forage on seeds, berries, and nectar at or near ground level, and are a familiar garden visitor in suburban southeastern Australia. Popular aviary birds globally for their striking plumage and relatively quiet, musical calls.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (United Arab Emirates), Europe (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナナクサインコ
Chinese 東方玫瑰鸚鵡
Spanish Perico multicolor
French Perruche omnicolore
German Rosella
Portuguese rosela-multicolorida
Russian Обыкновенная розелла

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Rosella?
The scientific name of Eastern Rosella is Platycercus eximius. It belongs to the genus Platycercus.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Rosella?
Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eastern Rosella live?
Eastern Rosella is found in Widely distributed across Asia (United Arab Emirates), Europe (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
What family does Eastern Rosella belong to?
Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) belongs to the genus Platycercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
Is Eastern Rosella endangered?
No, Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Eastern Rosella belong to?
Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Eastern Rosella?
The closest relatives of Eastern Rosella in the genus Platycercus include Crimson Rosella, Pale-headed Rosella, Green Rosella, Northern Rosella, Western Rosella.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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