Western Rosella
Platycercus icterotis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
26.8 cm
Weight
58.833333333333336 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.8 cm and a weight of 58.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.8 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 58.833333333333336 g | 2.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Platycercus |
| Species | Platycercus icterotis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Perruche à oreilles jaunes |
| German | Stanleysittich |
| Japanese | ココノエインコ |
| Portuguese | rosela-do-leste |
| Russian | Желтощёкая розелла |
| Turkish | Batı yassıkuyruğu |
Distribution
Western Rosella has been recorded in 3 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Western Rosella endangered?
The Western Rosella has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Rosella nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Western Rosella?
The Western Rosella has a wingspan of 26.8 cm, weight of 58.833333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Western Rosella belong to?
The Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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