They are found in coastal regions of eastern and south-eastern Australia. The brightly coloured plumage of Crimson Rosellas varies according to the region in which it lives. They are quite tame and are often observed at picnic spots.
Details
- Series: 1978 Pre-Stamped Envelope Collection
- Subject: Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans)
- Designer: Marg Towt, Melbourne
- Printer: Mercury-Walch Pty Ltd, Moonah, Tas.
- Press:
- Process: Multi-colour offset lithography with luminescence impregnated varnish
- Colours:
- Paper: 105 gsm Glacier Offset manufactured by Besley & Pike Pty Ltd, Brisbane
- Quantity: 1,613,060
- 1,063,200 (1 July 1978 to 30 June 1979)
- 549,860 (1 July 1979 to 30 June 1980)
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