In the open forests and mountain woodlands of eastern Australia, this scarlet flash glides between eucalypts with calm assurance. It feeds on seeds, fruits, blossoms, and the occasional insect, cracking pods and cones with steady strength. What makes it extraordinary is its quiet role as a forest gardener — dispersing seeds across wide ranges and helping regenerate woodlands shaped by fire and season. A blaze of crimson against pale trunks, yet a gentle steward of Australia’s living forests.
Crimson Rosella 👇
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