Crimson Rosella

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Crimson Rosella (<em>Platycercus elegans</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Platycercus; binomial: Platycercus elegans; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1788).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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