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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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Basic Info
Origin
south-eastern Australia and Tasmania
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
28-33cm
Temperature
15〜28℃
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Seeds, Pellets, Vegetables, Fruits
Care Guide
Housing
Prefers tall cage. Wide flight space ideal
Diet
Australian parrot seed mix is suitable
Color Mutations
Morphs (Varieties)
ナナクサインコ(Platycercus eximius)の代表的な色変異。ルビノーはオパーリン+ルチノーの複合。シナモンは伴性遺伝で本スキーマ上 recessive と表記。
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
さえずり · © David Darrell-Lambert · xeno-canto XC793739 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
地鳴き · © Marc Anderson · xeno-canto XC1085218 (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Sources: xeno-canto
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku 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 附属書II
Platycercus eximius。Psittaciformes(オウム目)は CITES 附属書II に一括掲載(附属書I 該当種・及び注記除外4種を除く)。本種はその附属書II適用。
Sources: CITES Appendices (valid from 25.05.2024) / CITES Psittaciformes spp. 附属書II注記(Appendix-II annotation)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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