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Birdsong field guide

Western Rosella

Platycercus icterotis

The Western Rosella is the smallest member of the rosella genus, distinguished by its vibrant red underparts and diagnostic yellow cheek patches. It is a relatively quiet and shy parrot endemic to the diverse woodlands of Southwest Australia.

What it sounds like

A soft, musical 'clink-clink' or a series of mellow, piping whistles.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Marc Anderson · AustraliaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only rosella species to possess yellow cheek patches, whereas all others have white or blue.
The species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism; males are bright red, while females are significantly duller with more green plumage.
Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate coastal form and the 'Red-backed' inland form which inhabits drier mallee regions.
Unlike many other parrot species, Western Rosellas are remarkably unobtrusive and often forage silently on the ground for seeds.
They are obligate cavity nesters, relying heavily on old-growth Eucalypt hollows for breeding success.

Habitat

Eucalypt forests, open woodlands, timbered watercourses, and agricultural lands.

Range

Southwestern corner of Western Australia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Crimson RosellaPlatycercus elegans Eastern RosellaPlatycercus eximius Green RosellaPlatycercus caledonicus Northern RosellaPlatycercus venustus Pale-headed RosellaPlatycercus adscitus

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