About the Eastern Rosella
The eastern rosella 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 and in the hills around Dunedin in the South Island.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Platycercus eximius |
| Species Codes | easros1, EARO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Rosella belong to?
The Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Rosella?
The eastern rosella 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 and in the hills a...
Where can I report a Eastern Rosella sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Rosella on eBird (ebird.org) using species code easros1, or on iNaturalist.
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