Crimson Rosella in Queensland for Saturday Critter

 

The Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) is a strikingly colorful parrot native to eastern and southeastern Australia, including the rainforests and woodlands of Queensland. In this region, particularly in the higher altitude areas such as the Lamington and Bunya Mountains, the crimson subspecies (P. e. elegans) is most commonly observed. These birds thrive in temperate forests, often found flitting through eucalyptus canopies or foraging on the forest floor for seeds, fruits, berries, and insects. Juveniles display a greenish plumage that gradually transitions into the vivid red and blue adult coloring over their first year. The Crimson Rosella plays an important ecological role in seed dispersal and is known for its melodic calls and strong site fidelity, often returning to the same nesting hollows in old trees each breeding season. Despite some habitat pressures, the species remains common and well-adapted to both natural forests and urban gardens throughout its Queensland range.

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