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Western Rosella
Platycercus icterotis (Temminck & Kuhl, 1820)
Psittaculidae — Old World Parrots
Western Rosella, Platycercus icterotis, is a parrot of southwestern Australia in the family Psittaculidae. It lives in eucalypt forests and woodlands, and is also found in the agricultural district, kwongan and tall forest. A yellow cheek patch sets it apart from other Platycercus species. The head and underparts are bright red, with a black mottled back. Females are duller than males, and young birds lack the full adult pattern. It usually stays quiet and unobtrusive, and often feeds on seeds in cleared areas nearby.
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittaculidae — Old World Parrots
- Breeding range
- Australasia: sw Australia
