Eastern Rosella Parakeet

Breed: Eastern Rosella Parakeet, Platycerus eximius

Family (group): Psittacidae

Nationality: South-eastern Australia and Tasmania

Standards:
Weight (g):95 to 120 g
Size (cm): 25-36
Longevity: Approximately 20 years

Standard color: red plumage that covers the head and part of the throat. The chest, stomach and back are yellow. Blue covers the primary feathers of the wings and tail.

Personality: Nervous temperament with a strong melodious song, It's nice to see the bird in an aviary with other parakeets.

Known health problems: Feather picking, PBFD, pododermatitis.

Note: Several color mutations exist like lutino and cinnamon. In recent years its become an unusual bird in captivity.

Reproduction: 4-6 eggs, incubation 18 to 22 days.