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Crimson rosella

Crimson rosella. Photo: At a glance.
Crimson rosella. Photo: At a glance

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.