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Eastern rosella
Natural variantCommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Normal (wild-type)

A variant of Eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius)

Normal (wild-type)

Representative Eastern rosellaphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

The wild-type Eastern rosella: a spectacular bird with a scarlet head and breast, white cheek patches, black scalloped back and a green-blue tail. The benchmark Australian broadtail.

Keeper tips for this variant

Rosellas are flighty and intolerant of other parrots — give a long flight cage for exercise and keep pairs separated, as cocks can be aggressive to a hen out of season.

This page covers the Normal (wild-type) variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Eastern rosella

Other Rosellas variants

Golden-mantledLutinoCinnamon