Green Rosella

The Green Rosella was described by the German naturalist Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1788. The species specific epithet was derived from the mistaken belief the bird was collected from New Caledonia.

The Green Rosella is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Green Rosella is Australia's largest rosella and occurs only in Tasmania and the Bass Strait islands. More

The Green Rosella or Tasmanian Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) is endemic to Tasmania and Bass Strait islands. At 37 cm (14.5 in) long it is the largest species of the Rosella genus. The male and female are generally similar in plumage, being predominantly black, green, and yellow in colour with a red band above the beak and blue cheeks; however, some females have red-orange colouration on the front of their necks. Its diet is composed of seeds, fruit, berries and flowers, as well as insects and insect larvae. More

Green Rosella in Tasmania. It is the largest rosella at 37 cm (14.5 in) long The genus was described by naturalist Nicholas Aylward Vigors in 1825; the name Platycercus derived from the Ancient Greek "broad-" or "flat-tailed". The relationships with other parrots have been unclear, with the Australian Ringneck cited as a closest relative by some, and the genus Psephotus by others; the plumage of the Western Rosella seen as a link to the latter genus. More

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The Green Rosella Platycercus caledonicus is a colorful parrot that can be found in Tasmania and the larger islands in Bass Strait. Description: The Green Rosella is Australia's largest rosella at an average length of 14.4 - 14.5 ins. or 36 - 37 cm (including tail), although it is only considered medium-sized when compared to the other parrot species. The upperparts are dark, mottled green and black - in contrast with the yellow head, neck and underbody. More

Green Rosellas have a tendency to become overweight so grains such as Sunflower should be monitored closely. Basic diet includes a quality Budgie mix or Canary mix with added sunflower and safflower seed. A variety of fruits and vegetables should make up a good portion of their diet to help avoid excessive weight gain. The Green Rosella, along with most captive birds, like to nibble on seeding grasses and greens. Leafy green vegetables such as silverbeet and endive should be offered. More

The Green Rosella is the largest of the genus 'Platycercus' and opinion is divided as to where its origins lie with respect to other members of the genus. It is unusual in that it is the largest of the Rosella family yet it is an island species – confined to Tasmania and the islands of Bass Strait. The adult has a deep yellow on the breast and head contrasting with the black and green of the back with wings and tail tinged with a deep blue. More

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The Green Rosella occurs throughout a wide range of forest types, from the mountains to the coast. Diet Although its diet consists largely of seeds, it also feeds on fruits, buds and berries, nectar, insects and larvae. It often comes to the ground to feed. Breeding Breeding occurs during spring and summer, and 4-8 white eggs are laid in the hollow of a trunk or limb of a tree. The female alone incubates the eggs. More

A close cousin, the Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus), is very similar to the Yellow Rosella, except it has green instead of yellow on its back. The Green Rosella is only found in Tasmania and Bass Strait islands. Yellow Rosella image p8240237 130KB It is easy to imagine that the Yellow Rosella can be transformed into Crimson Rosella by replacing the yellow with crimson. The Yellow Rosella (Race flaveolus) is found along the waterways of inland NSW. More

The Green Rosella or Tasmanian Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) is endemic to Tasmania. The largest of the Rosellas it is predominantly green and yellow in plumage with blue cheeks. The species' specific epithet was derived from the mistaken belief the bird was collected from New Caledonia. References - 1. ^ Sindel, Stan & Gill, James (1999). Australian Broad-tailed Parrots. Chipping Norton (Sydney): Surrey Beatty & Sons. ISBN 0-9587727-6-2. More