Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus)

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, Platycercus.  Its diet is composed of seeds, fruit, berries and flowers, as well as insects and insect larvae.

IMG_7667a IMG_7687 IMG_7666aGreen Rosellas are endemic to Tasmania and are commonly seen throught the island.  I saw them best on Bruny Island and Freycinet National Park.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT GREEN ROSELLAS

Wikipedia

World Parrot Trust

Birdlife

Birds in Backyards

Tasmania Parks & Wildlife

VIDEO

Mike Grant has some nice close up footage on YouTube.