The Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) is a rosella species endemic to Tasmania. It occurs both on the 'main' island of Tasmania and on some of the smaller islands in Bass Strait as well. Despite what the scientific name suggests, its is not found in Caledonia, new or old.
The green rosella is the largest member of the rosella genus. Measuring from 29 to 36 cm (11 to 14 in) in length, an adult has long narrow wings with a wingspan of 44–54 cm (17–21 in). I can't say that I noticed it was bigger than the rosellas back on 'the mainland'.
This bird was feeding on some form of succulent plant on the edge of a shingle bank, just near the dock at Pirates Bay, near Eaglehawk Neck. (I suspect it may be worthwhile visiting Tasmania just to geotag some of these place names!)
As you can see, this Tasmanian species is just as colourful as many of its mainland relatives.
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Certainly a very colorful species. The distribution of the blue appears almost haphazard.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt’s a beauty!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDelete...and yet, so little actual green! A beauty none the less... YAM xx
The rosella looks so cute and colourful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird! Would love to see one through my camera. ImpressiveJ!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteRosella is a pretty name for a pretty bird.
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