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Rosella observation

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Subject: Rosella observation
From: Nick Payne via Canberrabirds <>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2021 06:43:45 +0000
Yes, Crimson/Eastern Rosella hybrids are seen around here every so
often. Here's a photo I took about ten years ago near the Yarralumla
Nursery, of a Crimson/Eastern Rosella hybrid with a Crimson Rosella.

Does anyone know if the hybrids can reproduce, or are they the avian
equivalent of mules?

Nick Payne

On 30/08/2021 4:27 pm, Woo O'Reilly via Canberrabirds wrote:
> Last week I was watching a Crimson Rosella and an immature Eastern
> Rosella as they flew down to my frog pond in Giralang for a drink. As
> they were sitting there, I saw the Crimson Rosella regurgitate some
> food and feed the Eastern Rosella.
> Is this a common observation? I'm aware of the cross
> breeding between Eastern and Pale-headed further north but not between
> these two. Maybe just sharing a meal with a friend?
>
> Cheers - Woo

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