Platycercus adscitus
(Pale-headed rosella)
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FAMILY |
Psittacidae |
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Species |
Platycercus adscitus |
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Common name |
Pale-headed rosella |
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Main colour(s) |
Blue with splashes of green and yellow |
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Distinctive feature |
Pale yellow head and bluish body, 27-31 cm long |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
These birds are usually seen in pairs in open timbered country. Size range is from 27-31 cm long. Both sexes have a pale yellow head and the body is predominately blue and green with splashes of black and yellow particularly on the back, there is a bright red splash on the tail. Legs and feet are grey, the eye has a dark brown iris and the bill is greyish.
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