Most Colorful Birds on the Planet (And Where to Find Them)

13. Crimson Rosella
Latin name: Platycercus elegans
Unique colorful feature: Crimson head and body
Where they are found: Eastern and Southeastern Australia, New Zealand
Size: Length: 10 to 14 inches (25 to 36 cm); Mass weight: 4.2 ounces (119 g)
Diet: seeds, insects, and fruit
Like other parrots, crimson rosellas are intelligent and playful and often make loud piercing noises, squawks and whistles.

There is no mistaking this vivid parrot with its crimson red head and body contrasting with its blue throat, wings, and tail.
Even if you don’t see him at first, you would hear him noisily chattering with all his buddies as they forage for seeds, fruits, herbs and insects in the wet forests of Southeastern Australia and New Zealand.

However, during the breeding season, mating pairs prefer to be alone instead of hanging with the gang. During breeding season, these monogamous birds build their nests in tree hollows from wood shavings.

The female incubates 3 to 8 eggs and feeds the hatchlings for the first few days. Afterward, both parents will raise the chicks.