Lifespan : 9 years.

Breeding : Mating July-March. Incubation 18 days.  4-6 eggs per clutch.

Habits : Sociable, live in flocks.

Diet : Seeds, nuts, fruit, and vegetable matter.

    The eastern rosella is also known as the: Common rosella, Rosehill parakeet, Red rosella, Rosella parakeet, Red-headed rosella, Nonpareil rosella, White-cheeked rosella, Golden-mantled rosella, Yellow-mantled rosella, and Splendid rosella.
    The rosella spends most of its time in treetops, and during the middle of the day it will shelter itself from the heat.  Its nest is usually on the in the hollows of trees or among rocks, with no more than the rotten wood litter on which to lay its eggs.  The hen incubates the eggs by herself, but both males and females build the nest. The chicks remain in the nest for the first 4-5 weeks where both parents feed them.  The rosella will feed both on the ground and in trees, and feuding during courtship is not uncommon. A male puts on a display by drooping its wings, erecting its breast and rump feathers, and fanning and wagging his tail while bowing his head.
    The eastern rosella is found in areas where the annual rainfall is over 400 mm, at elevations up to 1250 meters.  It is usually found in pairs or small groups and can blend into the ground colors, despite its bright colors.  Larger flocks can be seen from the end of breeding season to early spring.