Crimson rosella

Scientific name
Platycercus elegans
We say
Red parrot
Size
Length: 36 cm
Wingspan: 44-53 cm
Population
Common
Where to see
Continued control efforts have reduced the number of red parrots in the park; however, they can still be seen throughout. Listen for their loud ‘clink-clink’ call and look up to see them in flight.
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