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Australian King Parrot (Alisterus scapularis), crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans)
Subject: Australian King Parrot (Alisterus scapularis), crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans)
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Australian King Parrot (Alisterus scapularis), crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans)


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The Australian king parrot (Alisterus scapularis) is endemic to eastern Australia ranging from Cooktown in Queensland through to Port Campbell in Victoria. Found in humid and heavily forested upland regions of the eastern portion of the continent, including eucalyptus wooded areas in and directly adjacent to subtropical and temperate rainforest. They feed on fruits and seeds gathered from trees or on the ground.

The crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans) is a parrot native to eastern and south eastern Australia which has been introduced to New Zealand and Norfolk Island. It is commonly found in, but not restricted to, mountain forests and gardens.

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