Crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans). Adult. Distribution: Eastern and southeastern Australia. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: EEHR 📷: Photo by BeckyTregear via Pixabay 2019 Australian states list: New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria The photo shows a small, brightly coloured parrot with a surprising amount of variation in its plumage. The most common colour form is crimson red, with bright blue cheeks and a light grey bill. However, there are also yellow and orange variations, all with the same blue cheeks. Juveniles are olive green but gradually turn red over 15 months.

🌏 Crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans) #Australianbirds | #CrimsonRosella #Rosellas #GenusPlatycercus #SubfamilyPlatycercinae #FamilyPsittaculidae | #birds🦜 #BirdsOfBluesky