Green Rosella

Green Rosella

Platycercus caledonicus

Least Concern
Wingspan
35.0 cm
Weight
139.5 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes

The Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35 cm and a weight of 139.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 35.0 cm 13.8 in
Weight 139.5 g 4.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 35 days.

Clutch Size

4-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Family Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Platycercus
Species Platycercus caledonicus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
French Perruche à ventre jaune
German Gelbbauchsittich
Japanese アカビタイキクサインコ
Korean 그린 로젤라
Portuguese rosela-da-caledônia
Russian Зелёная розелла
Spanish Perico de Tasmania
Turkish Yeşil yassıkuyruk

Distribution

Green Rosella has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Green Rosella endangered?
The Green Rosella has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green Rosella nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Green Rosella?
The Green Rosella has a wingspan of 35.0 cm, weight of 139.5 g.
What order and family does the Green Rosella belong to?
The Green Rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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