StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height32 cm
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"The Green Rosella is the largest rosella species, reaching up to 37 cm in lengthan example of island gigantism."
Field Guide
Green Rosella
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The Green Rosella (*Platycercus caledonicus*), also known as the Tasmanian Rosella, is the largest member of the rosella genus and is found only in Tasmania and the larger Bass Strait islands. This distinctive parrot is a familiar sight across the Apple Isle, from coastal forests to mountain woodlands, and is recognised for its unique blend of yellow, green, blue, and red in its plumage.
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