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Crimson Rosella
Natural variantUncommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Adelaide Rosella (P. e. adelaidae)

A variant of Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans)

Adelaide Rosella (P. e. adelaidae)

Representative Crimson Rosellaphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A naturally occurring orange-toned intergrade subspecies from the Adelaide region, plumage sitting between the crimson and yellow forms. Color varies by locality.

Keeper tips for this variant

Because it is itself an intergrade, expect variable orange shades in offspring; selectively pair the deepest-orange birds to maintain the type.

This page covers the Adelaide Rosella (P. e. adelaidae) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Crimson Rosella

Other Rosellas variants

Crimson (nominate)Yellow Rosella (P. e. flaveolus)Blue / Mutation forms