Come identificare Eastern Rosella

Per identificare correttamente Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius), controlla ciascuna di queste caratteristiche. Gli uccelli possono essere complicati da riconoscere, perché comportamento, habitat e canto spesso confermano ciò che una sola foto non può.

Dimensioni a colpo d'occhio

Lunghezza

30-34 cm (12-13.5 in)

Apertura alare

45-55 cm (18-22 in)

Peso

90-120 g (3.2-4.2 oz)

Caratteristiche fisiche da controllare

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   Piumaggio

   Colorazione e disegno generale del piumaggio.

   Adults have a bright red head, neck, and upper breast. White cheek patches (often tinged blue on the lower edge). The lower breast and abdomen are yellow, fading to pale green on the vent. The back is mottled black and yellow-green, with blue flight feathers and a blue tail. The rump is pale green. The underwing coverts are blue.

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   Forma del becco

   Forma e colore del becco, un segno di campo chiave.

   Pale horn-colored, stout, and hooked beak, typical of parrots for cracking seeds.

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   Colore degli occhi

   Colore dell'iride e segni distintivi sugli occhi.

   Dark brown

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   Colore delle zampe

   Colore di zampe e piedi.

   Greyish-brown

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   Caratteristiche distintive

   Tratti distintivi che separano questa specie.

   The combination of a bright red head, white cheek patches, and a mottled black and yellow-green back is unique among rosellas. The blue outer wing and tail feathers are also characteristic.

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   Aspetto giovanile

   Come i giovani si differenziano dagli adulti.

   Juveniles are duller than adults, with less intense red on the head and breast, often with green mottling. The white cheek patches may be tinged grey or blue. The back mottling is less defined, and the overall plumage is greener. They attain adult plumage by about 12-15 months of age.

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   Cambiamenti stagionali

   Variazione del piumaggio tra stagione riproduttiva e non.

   No significant seasonal plumage changes. Plumage remains consistent year-round, though it may appear slightly duller when worn before molting.

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   Dimorfismo sessuale

   Differenze tra maschi e femmine.

   Males are generally slightly larger and have brighter, more intense coloration, particularly the red on the head and breast, and purer white cheek patches. Females may have a duller red, a smaller head, and the white cheek patches can be tinged with grey or blue. Juveniles are often duller overall, making sexing more difficult.

Segni di campo chiave

• Head Color. Look for the bright red head, neck, and upper breast. This is a primary distinguishing feature.
• Cheek Patches. Observe the prominent white cheek patches. These are key to differentiating it from other red-headed parrots.
• Back Pattern. Note the mottled black and yellow-green pattern on the back. This 'scaly' appearance is characteristic.
• Underparts. Identify the yellow lower breast and abdomen, transitioning to pale green on the vent.
• Flight and Tail. In flight, the blue outer wing feathers and blue tail are noticeable. Listen for its distinctive ringing whistle.

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