Rosella observation

[Robin Eckermann via Canberrabirds <>]

This one ...

... and its conventional partner have been regulars in my backyard for the past 3-4 years. However, the consensus seems to be that its exhibiting a form of leucism rather than being a Crimson/Eastern hybrid. When first noticed in March 2018, it appeared to be feeding what I assume to be its mate (or vice versa) ...

I have not noticed it feeding any young in the years it has been around - so don't know if its part of a breeding pair.

Regards ... Robin Eckermann
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On 30/08/2021 4:43 pm, Nick Payne via Canberrabirds wrote:

> 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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