Platycercus caledonicus
The Green Rosella, *Platycercus caledonicus*, is an enchanting medium-sized parrot endemic to Tasmania and the Bass Strait islands, immediately identifiable by its striking emerald green plumage. Measuring approximately 37 cm (14.5 inches) in length and weighing between 100-150 grams, it is the largest and arguably most vibrant of the rosella species. Its distinctive head features a brilliant yellow crown with a prominent red frontal band above the cere, contrasting sharply with deep blue che...
Found in a wide range of habitats, including wet and dry sclerophyll forests, temperate rainforests, woodlands, agricultural areas, orchards, and suburban gardens, from sea level to high altitudes.
Mainly seeds of grasses and eucalypts, fruits, berries, nuts, flowers, nectar, and insects/larvae. Forages on the ground and in trees.
Green Rosellas are diurnal, spending their days actively foraging, typically on the ground or in the lower to mid-canopy of trees. Their foraging strategy is varied, including grazing on grass seeds, gleaning insects from foliage, and cracking open larger seeds or nuts. During the non-breeding se...
The Green Rosella is exclusively found on the island of Tasmania and the larger islands of the Bass Strait, including King Island and Flinders Island, making it a true endemic. It is a resident species throughout its distribution, exhibiting no significant migratory movements, though localized po...
Least Concern
- The Green Rosella is the largest species within the *Platycercus* genus, typically reaching about 37 cm (14.5 inches) in length. - It is the only rosella species truly endemic to the island of Tasmania and its adjacent Bass Strait islands. - Despite its scientific name, *caledonicus*, meaning "...