Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyOld World Parrots
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatThe only rosella found in Northern Territory and northwestern Western Australia, where it inhabits open forests and woodlands, often near creeks and streams.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from May to September.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Stewart Ford
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
6781approx records
3states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
The only rosella found in Northern Territory and northwestern Western Australia, where it inhabits open forests and woodlands, often near creeks and streams. Primarily pale yellow and black above, with blue wings and tail and red under the tail. Usually observed in pairs or small groups, generally difficult to find.
Behavior
Call is a clear double note (often repeated); also gives chattering, rattling calls.
Gallery
Regional timing
Northern Territory
Queensland
Western Australia
New South Wales
Commonly confused with
Hooded ParrotPsephotellus dissimilisFemale primarily pale green with turquoise underparts except for rosy undertail coverts. Slenderer and longer-tailed than Red-winged Parrot and Northern Rosella, with bright yellow shoulders obvious in flight. This species digs tunnels in termite mounds in order to breed.→Varied LorikeetPsitteuteles versicolorNote bright red cap, blue facial markings and pale purple-pink coloration on the breast. Female duller than male, with less color on the head and breast.→Red-collared LorikeetTrichoglossus rubritorquisLarge lorikeet. Varied Lorikeet is much smaller and shorter-tailed; no range overlap with Rainbow Lorikeet, which has a yellow neck and red breast. Found in a wide range of habitats.→