Platycercus Elegans Collection

Crimson Rosella, Platycercus elegans, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia

Crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans (Pennantian broad-tail, Platycercus pennantii)
FLO4719110 Crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans (Pennantian broad-tail, Platycercus pennantii). Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Edward Lear from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's

Extinct Cuban red macaw, Ara tricolor 1, blue backed parrot, Tanygnathus sumatranus, male 2, female 3, crimson rosella
FLO4569011 Extinct Cuban red macaw, Ara tricolor 1, blue backed parrot, Tanygnathus sumatranus, male 2, female 3, crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans 4, and Eastern rosella, Platycercus eximius 5

Crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans), Queensland, Australia

Crimson Rosella in a blossom tree
A colourful Crimson Rosella Platycercus elegans, a parrot native to Australia in a fruit tree in blossom

Crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans
6336951 Crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans by Lizars, William Home (1788-1859); (add.info.: Crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans)

Crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans
6338369 Crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans by Shaw, George (1751-1813) (after); (add.info.: Crimson rosella, Platycercus elegans. Splendid parrot)

Northern Crimson Parrot, pub. 1916 (hand coloured engraving). Creator: Roland Green (1896 - 1972)
Northern Crimson Parrot, from The Birds of Australia, pub. 1916 (hand coloured engraving). Platycercus Nigrescens

Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans), Victoria, Australia

Crimson Rosella feeding Australia, Platycercus elegans, Australia

Picture No. 11066732
Crimson Rosella perched on branch. O'Reilly's, near Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia. Date:

Picture No. 11066731
Crimson Rosella perched on branch. O'Reilly's, near Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia. Date:

Platycercus elegans, crimson rosella
Drawing No. 50, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Crimson Rosella Platycercus elegans at O Reillys Lamington NP Queensland Australia

Crimson Rosella - Feather detail of back plumage - Bunya Mountains - Australia AR20091023
EL-1907 Crimson Rosella - Feather detail of back plumage Bunya Mountains - Australia Platycercus elegans Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Crimson Rosella - back plumage - Bunya Mountains National Park, Queensland, Australia 20091001Da_EL_199
EL-1904 Crimson Rosella - back plumage Bunya Mountains National Park, Queensland, Australia Platycercus elegans Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The vibrant and captivating Crimson Rosella, scientifically known as Platycercus elegans, is a stunning parrot species found in various regions of Australia. With its striking crimson plumage contrasting against deep blue cheeks and tail feathers, this bird is truly a sight to behold. One of the places where you can spot the Crimson Rosella is Wilsons Promontory in Victoria, Australia. Here, amidst the breathtaking scenery of this national park, these beautiful birds gracefully flit from tree to tree, adding bursts of color to the landscape. Another location where you might come across this species is Queensland, Australia. Amongst blossoming trees and lush greenery, the Crimson Rosella stands out with its vibrant hues and elegant presence. Dating back to 1916, an exquisite hand-colored engraving by Roland Green showcases the Northern Crimson Parrot (Platycercus elegans). This artwork serves as a testament to the timeless beauty that these birds possess. In Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges National Park at Grants Reserve lies another opportunity for encounters with these magnificent creatures. As they perch on leafy gum tree branches against picturesque surroundings, their vivid feathers create a visual spectacle that captivates all who witness it. Not only are they visually stunning but also play an essential role in their ecosystem. The Crimson Rosellas contribute significantly to seed dispersal as they feed on native fruits and nectar-producing flowers throughout Australia. Whether you find yourself exploring Wilsons Promontory or wandering through Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges National Park, keep your eyes peeled for these enchanting avian wonders – the Crimson Rosellas (Platycercus elegans) – bringing life and color wherever they go in their native land Down Under.