Crimson Rosella, northern sub-species - Platycercus. elegans. nigrescens - Tablelands region of NE Qld though there have been sightings in the MtSpec area. The birds are about a third smaller than the nominate Crimson Rosella and the mantle/back colour is more intense. Unlike the nominate Crimson's, the northern young fledge with colour plumage as the adult birds. Not commonly kept and a very sought after bird. |