This is a very unusual bird which has been identified by the Australian Museum as a crossbred Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) and Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) They say that whilst this mixture is not entirely unknown in the wild it is extremely unusual.. This particular bird has been visiting my garden in Drouin, Gippsland Victoria for over three years now and is very difficult to photograph as it flies away immediately it sees anyone. I have to put my camera lens through a tiny space in the door and hope it doesn’t notice. It is paired with a male Eastern Rosella so presumably it is female. This bird has a long white tail.
Hi Bev This one is an oddball. Never seen a cross like this in our big population of both varieties.JRF
Yes John, it first appeared about two years ago and had us fascinated so I photographed it (not easy as it’s very skittish and takes off immediately it is aware of movement). I contacted the Australian Museum who identified it for me…..it is unusual but not completely unheard of in the wild. It flies with the Eastern Rosellas. B
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Beautifully captured! x :o)
Thanks for commenting Marilyn. I love seeing this bird as it comes in with all the Eastern Rosellas each day. :~)
– Bev Pascoe
Very beautiful
Thank you for your comment Julia. :~))
– Bev Pascoe
Hi Bev This one is an oddball. Never seen a cross like this in our big population of both varieties.JRF
Yes John, it first appeared about two years ago and had us fascinated so I photographed it (not easy as it’s very skittish and takes off immediately it is aware of movement). I contacted the Australian Museum who identified it for me…..it is unusual but not completely unheard of in the wild. It flies with the Eastern Rosellas. B
– Bev Pascoe
What a beautiful bird and photo!
Thank you Ellen. :~)
– Bev Pascoe