Pale-headed Rosella
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Old World Parrots

Pale-headed Rosella

Platycercus adscitus

LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
Family
Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
Order
Psittaciformes

Overview

The pale-headed rosella (Platycercus adscitus), is a broad-tailed parrot of the genus Platycercus native to northeastern Australia. It is a moderate-size parrot with a pale yellow head, predominantly white cheeks, scalloped black and gold back and pale blue underparts. Two subspecies are recognised, although some authorities consider it to be conspecific with the eastern rosella of southeastern Australia.
Found in open woodland, it feeds on seeds and fruit.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.