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Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus)
Also Known As: Tasmanian Rosella, Yellow-bellied Parrot or Parakeet, Yellow-breasted Parrot, Green Parrot, Mountain Parrot, Tasman Parrot
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Did You Know?
Escaped members of this species may be found around the city of Sydney, Australia.
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Not AvailableStatus 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://www.kingisland.net.au/~naturalresources/threatened.htm
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
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