Edit: i got a final, reliable confirmation that it is a hybrid between Eastern and Crimson!! A rare bird in Melbourne
Rushed to the oval when I heard this bird calling, just 1 min walk from home. Got a beautiful golden hour photo of a Rosella.
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@crimsonbutterfly The blotchiness makes me think juvenile but could be a hybrid as well
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Now, I think its more likely a juvenile too. Maybe more Eastern now. But It was identified as Juvenile Crimson in a Birdlife group because of the blue cheeks. I checked my RAW file and its blueish tint and not really as blue as a crimson. (Or maybe because it was a sunset picture and there were blue tones in the sky? No idea) Rosella nonetheless!
@crimsonbutterfly I think the red head and white cheeks identify it as a Eastern Rosella. probably immature.