The Green Rosella or Tasmanian Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) is endemic to Tasmania and Bass Strait islands. At 37 cm (14.5 in) long it is the largest species of the Rosella genus. The male and female are generally similar in plumage, being predominantly black, green, and yellow in colour with a red band above the beak and blue cheeks; however, some females have red-orange colouration on the front of their necks. Its diet is composed of seeds, fruit, berries and flowers, as well as insects and insect larvae.
If you would like to see this beauty in the wild, first you need to fly to Hobart in Tasmania. You can use your airline miles to get to Australia. Once there, hire a car and drive to one of these national parks. More information about Freycinet, Mole Creek, Cradle Mountain and all of Tasmania’s national parks can be found on the Parks & Wildlife website. Freycinet has a very impressive bird list! Green Rosellas are also seen in parks in Hobart and Launceston.
Green Rosella habitat