A 7-year-old Sydney boy named Miles Phillips and his father Joel Phillips recorded a catchy song about the eastern rosellas that unexpectedly turned into a viral bird anthem hit across Spotify and Australian radio stations.
In this video, you see a little boy standing in his backyard wearing a hoodie with a tiny bird patch on his sweater. His father stands right behind him playing keys. They jump right into an upbeat tune called Eastern Rosellas.
The Story Behind Eastern Rosellas Song
The song was created after a trip to Raymond Island. The young boy was feeding bird seed on his grandparents’ veranda when pigeons and lorikeets gathered, but the one main bird that truly stood out to him was the colorful eastern rosella.
When the drum beat kicks in the boy sings with such pure confidence. He sings all about seeing the colorful parrot in the morning mist and watching it fly high over his head.
Towards the middle of the song, the child lists all the bird colors, red, yellow, green, blue in a punchy way. At the end of the performance, Miles receives a warm hug from his dad.
What Are Eastern Rosellas?
Eastern rosellas are some of the most beautiful birds God ever made. They live in Australia, and when they fly through the trees, they look like a rainbow with wings. Their head and chest are bright red. Their belly is bright yellow. Their cheeks have patches of blue, and their back is covered in rich green feathers.
Here’s something interesting about them. Most eastern rosellas are right-footed! When one picks up a seed or a piece of fruit off the ground, it usually holds the food with its right foot. It stands on its left foot to keep its balance. Scientists have noticed this happens almost every time.
These birds also pick one mate and stay with them for life. They stay together through good weather and bad weather. And if you listen closely, you can hear them chattering softly to each other. It almost sounds like they’re having a quiet little conversation.
A Simple Tune Turns Into a Viral Anthem
When the father posted the Eastern Rosellas song online it got well over a million views almost overnight. Famous Australian musicians like Ben Lee and Ball Park Music even recorded their own cover versions of the song.
Critics compared the catchy melody to famous pop rock bands, and radio stations across the country put it on heavy rotation.
WATCH: Miles Phillips’ Viral Song About Eastern Rosellas
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