Eastern Rosella
Platycercus eximius
Silhouette: Farelli (photo), John E. McCormack, Michael G. Harvey, Brant C. Faircloth, Nicholas G. Crawford, Travis C. Glenn, Robb T. Brumfield & T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusPlatycercus (Rosellas)
- SpeciesPlatycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella)
About the Eastern Rosella
The eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius) is a parrot native and endemic to south-eastern Australia. It was first introduced to New Zealand in cages, and individuals were subsequently intentionally released or accidentally escaped into the wild. In New Zealand, it is now established in the North Island (notably in the northern half of the island, Taranaki, Waikato and in the Hutt Valley) and in the hills around Dunedin in the South Island.
The eastern rosella belongs to the genus Platycercus and subgenus Violania along with other three species members: northern rosella (P. venustus), pale-headed rosella (P. adscitus) and western rosella (P. icterotis). An early analysis of rosella phylogeny stated that the eastern rosella and pale-headed rosella are most closely related to each other, compared to the other two rosella species. However, a more recent mitochondrial study found that the eastern rosella was the earlier offshoot of the lineage that split into the pale-headed and northern rosella, and those non-sister taxa were hence able to hybridize.
The three subspecies of eastern rosella are: P. e. eximius, mainly found in Victoria and southern New South Wales, Australia... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Rosella in Lamington National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egmont National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | |
| 2 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Wilsons Promontory National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Tongariro National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | |
| 7 | Great Otway National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 8 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 9 | Maria Island National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 10 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 11 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 12 | Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 13 | Booderee National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 14 | Freycinet National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 15 | Abel Tasman National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Rosella in Lamington National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Rosella sighting in Lamington National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Rosella in Lamington National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Rosella in Lamington National Park in our monthly data.