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Eastern RosellaGolden-mantled Rosella, Cecilia's RosellaFamily: Psittacidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More I just got 2 eastern rosellas a week ago, a male and female. Named them Sonny & Cher. They are the prettiest birds I think I have ever seen, they are so active and... (more) annette The Eastern Rosella is one of the most popular and most beautiful parakeets in aviculture. Being so very brightly colored, they are very attractive birds!Eastern Rosella Contents The Golden-mantled Rosella or Cecilia's Rosella is an active bird and a very skillful flyers. They love to play, climb, and chew. Though they are not great talkers they can be quite vocal. They are also very hardy, very resistant to disease, and are not difficult to feed and care for. Once they are established with an acceptable mate, they are easy to breed. All the Rosellas, including the Golden-mantled Rosella or Cecilia's Rosella are very energetic. They are a more difficult bird to tame, requiring a lot of consistent firm training and close interaction. For this reason, they are not really considered to be a beginners bird. The nature of Rosellas is one of aggression toward other rosellas and other parakeets, as well as other parrot-like birds. It is not recommended to house them together unless as a breeding pair or to house them in adjoining aviaries or cages. They are so bickery they will even bite at the sides of the cage if next to each other.
"Betty Boop" is a rather young Golden-mantled Rosella or Cecilia's Rosella. This is apparent because of the green still showing on the hind part of the neck. A fully mature Eastern Rosella will have his whole crown red, including the back of the neck. To learn more about Parakeets and their needs visit:
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I just got 2 eastern rosellas a week ago, a male and female. Named them Sonny & Cher. They are the prettiest birds I think I have ever seen, they are so active and they sing all day. I hope I can tame them, but if not, just watching them is enough for me. The man I bought them from said they are ready to breed, so I put a nesting box in the cage and they are already showing interest, so wish me luck.
2009-06-20 | ||
I have two Rosella's and they are gorgeous! I have had one for over 3 months and the other just over a month. I've gotten into the habit of cutting up some fresh fruit to feed them, I heard it's good for them. I was wondering if there is any way to find out if they're male or female without pulling feathers out or getting the surgically tested, as I'm sure it hurts, and I want them to trust me, and not think I'm horrible. I've heard that the female's have white stripes under the wing. I think I've seem some, but she's 19 months old, and I was wondering if maybe she should've layed eggs by now. Any information is helpful to solving my problem. Thanks, Frankie.
2009-06-06 | ||
Click For Replies (2) I have a female golden mantel and I have noticed that a female`s head and breast is lighter red than a male bird and the male bird has a half~half light blackish colour around his neck and its body is darker than the female... Young ones have green feathers on their backs. Females are something of a smaller size and have lighter colors. I am doing a report on Crimson Rosellas so I was researching and I already had some research done. I am an expert on Rosella. ... | ||
Hi, I've just gottn my first rosella, and think they are the cutest bird I've seen. I just want to know how you stop them biting and to step on to your finger. I've looked on other websites and they said to clip their wings, but I think thats too cruel. He's 6 weeks old and I've had him in the house a few days, just want to do it properly so I thought I'd ask. I know he needs to get used to me, just want advice. I've recently lost my kakariki arnold. I was devastated and thought having a different bird will take my mind of it. Didn't really want another kakariki because it won't feel the same. He was such a character :(. So if you can help it would be great thanks.
2009-05-06 | ||
I have a Rosella and he lives with another bird and he is fine with him, as everytime I take the other bird away, he gets really mad. So I guess they can live with other birds.
2009-03-06 | ||
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I have recently gotten 3 Rosellas, a Golden Mantle, a Mealy and a Rubino, all 3 live together in a large cage and generally get on very well together. Occasionally they have a shouting session, but overall they live perfectly well together. Reading one of your letters where Emma had just got her first bird and was worried that it was not friendly and biting, to get it to go on your finger takes a lot of patience. I`ve had mine 4 months now and only one is coming onto my fingers, the other 2 are close but need more time. All I can say is be patient and gentle in your approach and in time they will get on your finger. I have trained mine to a stick first and then to the finger
2009-12-21 | ||
I've read so many 'fact's about rosellas, only a few of which I've found to be true with mine. I bought an unhandled, 7 year old male who had only been used as a breeder. He's a stunning Opaline (or Firery) Eastern Rosella. In the span of 7 weeks he's gone from wild and unhandled, to happily stepping up on a stick, learning to step up on my hand, and even tolerates touching of his back and wings. He lives in a very large cage with my 4 cockatiels and single budgie. He's not the slighest bit aggressive, and gets along WONDERFULLY with them. When let out of their cages, he gets along just fine with my lovebird as well. He's been a joy to have around, a quick learner and a great addition to my flock. Perhaps he's just an exception to the 'rules' of Rosellas, or perhaps people don't give them enough credit. Seems to me they make wonderful pets (and he is definitely a male).
2009-10-22 | ||
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I have 3 rosellas, all apparently male. Now after about 8/9 months, they are feeding each other. One is a Golden Mantle, one a Rubino and the other is a Mealy. The Mealy will feed the Golden Mantle which in turn will the feed the Rubino. Is this natural behaviour, or is one of them a different sex.
2010-04-08 | ||
I am selvakumar from india, I want to buy eastern rosella parrot for my hobby. Please anybody can recommend how to buy where it is available, and whether is it possible to bring from other countries to india. I have seen that in chennai zoo ( Biggest zoo in asia). My mail nselvak83@yahoo.com
2010-04-06 | ||
I've had my eastern Rosella for three days and she is starting to calm down a bit. The first day she arrived I was shocked by just how jumpy and anxious she was. I've been spending lots of time sitting by her cage talking, reading, singing, eating, etc... And, although she is still very fearful, I think she will come around. The family I adopted her from kept her in a tiny cage with very few toys. She doesn't fully understand playing yet, but I see her figuring it out. I'm bringing a male Rosella into my home in a few days and wonder if they will be compatible. He had a partner for a few months and she died. I would love to have them mate, is there anything I should do to encourage their union? Thanks!
2010-02-09 | ||
Click For Replies (1) Hello. I had my little Eastern Rosella for 21 wonderful years and she just recently went to the birdie rainbow bridge. Funny how a little 2 oz puff of feathers makes you fall in love with them. I am looking for a breeder to purchase a baby/very young Rosella. I am open to a bit older bird as long as s/he can be handled (hand raised) I had a female but I think this time I would want a male so as to make him different than my little "Rosie" angel bird. If anyone can suggest anything please let me know.... | ||
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I have enjoyed reading the information on this site as I have only had my pair of Rosellas a few weeks and need all the help I can get in the early stages. It has been great interacting with the birds, although they are not tame as I believe they are over eighteen months old. They do seem to bicker a great deal and one is very dominant over the other. However they are fascinating to watch both in and out of the cage and I am looking forward to many years with them. So far so good!
2009-06-20 | ||
i have loved birds since i was 7. i find them very fascinating, especially the golden manteled rosella. since i found your website i have wanted to buy one. i am sure i will one day.
2006-04-18 | ||
Just discovered your website and was happy to see that my Rosella is right on target. I was told in the beginning that they didn't make great pets and not to expect much; however, I have had her for 7 years and she mimics words such as, Come here, Hi Honey, and whistles Jingle Bells, Laurel & Hardy medley, and some others. We have found she gets irritated by my son-in-law's British accent...talk about screaming! Keep up the great website.
2005-09-22 | ||
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