The western rosella (Platycercus icterotis), or moyadong, is a species of parrot endemic to southern Western Australia.

Other behaviours and adaptations
It is usually seen in pairs or small parties. However, it is quiet and easily overlooked.

Communication
High pitched, ringing 'quink, quink, quink, quink' and a softer ' whip-a-whee'.

Breeding behaviours
Western Rosellas choose a nest hollow in a limb or tree trunk, usually one metre or more deep, with wood dust in the bottom. They may even nest in a hollow stump or post. The female incubates the eggs, leaving the nest in the morning and late afternoon to be fed by the male.

Breeding Season: August to December.

Economic impacts
Western Rosellas may damage fruit in orchards and were earlier killed as vermin. They are now protected from destruction, except with a special licence. They are possibly declining in the wheat belt from loss of woodland.