StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height31 cm
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"They are known to hybridize with Eastern Rosellas where their ranges overlap, producing birds with mixed head and chest colours."
Field Guide
Pale-headed Rosella
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The Pale-headed Rosella (*Platycercus adscitus*) is a medium-sized parrot endemic to northeastern and eastern Australia. Instantly recognizable by its pale yellow to white head and blue-white cheek patches, this rosella is a regular presence in open woodlands, riverine corridors, and even suburban parks across Queensland and northeastern New South Wales.
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