Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Parrots, Macaws and Allies :: Crimson Rosella
Crimson Rosella Platycercus elegans
Described by: Gmelin, J. F. (1788)
Alternate common name(s): Pennant's Parakeet, Pennant's Rosella, Blue-cheeked Rosella
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
E. and se. Australia;
Three populations;
(1) Ne. Queensland.
(2) Se. Queensland (Lamington National Park), e. New South Wales and Victoria to ex. se. South Australia.
(3) Kangaroo Is.
Introduced to New Zealand (s. North Island, Wellington) and Norfolk Is.
Videos
No videos are available for this species
Sounds
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Australian National Botanic Gardens
References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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