About the Pale-headed Rosella
The pale-headed rosella, is a broad-tailed parrot of the genus Platycercus native to northeastern Australia. It is a moderate-size parrot with a pale yellow head, predominantly white cheeks, scalloped black and gold back and pale blue underparts. Two subspecies are recognised, although some authorities consider it to be conspecific with the eastern rosella of southeastern Australia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Platycercus adscitus |
| Species Codes | pahros1, PHRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pale-headed Rosella belong to?
The Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Pale-headed Rosella?
The pale-headed rosella, is a broad-tailed parrot of the genus Platycercus native to northeastern Australia. It is a moderate-size parrot with a pale yellow head, predominantly white cheeks, scalloped black and gold back and pale blue underparts. Two subspecies are recognised, although some authorit...
Where can I report a Pale-headed Rosella sighting?
You can log sightings of Pale-headed Rosella on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pahros1, or on iNaturalist.
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