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Rosellas
Rosellas are a small to medium sized bird that is native to Australia. This category contains questions about the rosella, its diet and where it lives.
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Do you need a license to keep a rosella or corella in Queensland?
One does not need a licence to keep an Eastern Rosella, but other species do require a licence. A licence is not required for a corella.
Crimson rosellas are unique to Australia, but quite plentiful within the southeastern states of New South Wales and Victoria, and eastern South Australia. They are also seen in patches in southern Queensland among the border ranges, and even in the tropical north.
Rosellas are colourful parrots. There are several species, and their colours include blue, green, red, orange, yellow, white, indigo and violet. The largest of the rosellas is the Green rosella, which ranges between 29 and 34cm in length, while other rosellas are generally just a little smaller.
Like all parrots, rosellas have curved beaks, but unlike members of the cockatoo family, they do not have crests. Being members of the parrot family, rosella have sharp claws, with two toes pointing forwards and two pointing packwards. These feet are often used to hold seeds, nuts and other food while the bird strips the outer shell with its strong beak.
The rosella is a plant and therefore neither friendly nor unfriendly.
The rosella is also a colourful Australia parrot. Generally they are wild, but if hand-reared, they can be friendly, with similar personalities to other pet parrots.
Are rosellas Australian birds?
Yes. Rosellas are native to Australia. They gained their name because they were first noted in the "Rose Hill" area of New South Wales, and so were called "Rose Hillers". This name soon developed into "Rosellas".
Do crimson rosellas nest in trees or on ground?
They nest in holes in tree trunks, branches and stumps. The holes are usually at least a meter around.
