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Status in the Wild

World Population:
About 50,000

Range: Found in Tasmania and islands in Bass Strait, SE Australia.

Habitat:
Occurs in variety of habitats up to 1500m (4920 ft). Lowlands, eucalypt forests, rainforest, montane forest, riverine forest, scrub, roadside hawthorns, orchards, gardens and cleared country.

Threat Summary:
Is shot, with permits, as crop pest.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on hawthorn and Coprosma berries, nectar, insects and orchard fruits. Also take grass seeds.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Found in groups of 4-5 birds, with larger flocks occurring post-breeding. Will associate with the Eastern Rosella. Pairs have strong bond.

Clutch and Egg Size:
4 to 5 rounded eggs, 30.5 x 24.5mm (1.2 x 0.9 in).

Breeding Season:
September-February

Links to Other Project(s):
http://environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/action/birds2000/pubs/green-rosella-ki.pdf

More Info Sites:
http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/SJON-54J49C?open

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Rosella