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Eastern Rosella
IntermediatePlatycercus eximius
A colorful Australian parrot with red, white, yellow, green, and blue plumage. Named for its many colors. Long tail is characteristic. Popular pet with many color mutations.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜28℃
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
28-33cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Seeds, Pellets, Vegetables, Fruits
About
The eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius) is a medium-sized parrot native to south-eastern Australia and Tasmania. It has a red head and breast, white cheeks, a black-and-yellow scalloped back and blue wings, with a long tail. Found in open woodland, farmland and parks, it is a popular aviary bird with many colour mutations.
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Lifespan of the Eastern Rosella
The Eastern Rosella lives 15-20 years.
Size of the Eastern Rosella
The Eastern Rosella grows to 28-33cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Eastern Rosella
The ideal temperature for the Eastern Rosella is 15〜28℃.
Basic Info
Origin
south-eastern Australia and Tasmania
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
28-33cm
Temperature
15〜28℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Morphs (Varieties)
Platycercus eximius (Elegant Parrot) typical color morphs. Rubino is a combination of Opaline and Lutino. Cinnamon is sex-linked and marked as recessive in this schema.
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
LutinoOpaline (Red)CinnamonDilute
Other
PiedRubino
Sources: Platycercus mutations (Eastern Rosella) / Parrot World: Eastern Rosella Color and Mutations
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
Calls & Media
Calls / Song
Song · © David Darrell-Lambert · xeno-canto XC793739 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Call · © Marc Anderson · xeno-canto XC1085218 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Platycercus eximius (Shaw, 1792)
Synonyms: Platycerus eximius, Psittacus eximius
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES Appendix II
Platycercus eximius. Psittaciformes (order of parrots) are listed collectively in CITES Appendix II (excluding those listed in Appendix I and 4 carve-out species). This species is subject to Appendix II.
Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. Appendix II Annotation
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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