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Red and Yellow Tuesday

Crimson Rosella (Adelaide)

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Dotty Holcomb Doherty
Sep 17, 2024
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Crimson Rosellas are quite variable in their plumage, with three main categories: red, yellow, and intermediate.

The red variety is all red with blue wings and throat; the yellow variety replaces the red with yellow.

Red with hints of yellow on its breast and belly, the intermediate, like this one, also sports yellow around the nape of its neck and on it…

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