Not a gregarious bird, the northern rosella is generally found alone or in pairs,

although several birds perch together in the same tree.[18] Sometimes they are
encountered in larger troops—usually 6 to 8 birds, but in rare instances up to 15
individuals.[20] It is shyer than other rosellas, and flees to the upper tree
canopy if disturbed.[18] It is a quieter and less vocal species than other
rosellas, and its call repertoire has been little studied. It exhibits a sharp and
short chit-chut chit-chut contact call in flight; while perched it makes a three-
note whistle on ascending scale or metallic piping sounds. Soft chattering can be
heard while feeding, and sometimes when squabbling at the beginning of breeding
season.[20]

Breeding
Nesting occurs in tree hollows in the Southern Hemisphere winter, often in
eucalypts located near water. The clutch is anywhere from two to five white matte
or slightly glossy eggs, measuring roughly 26 x 21 mm (1 x 0.8 in). The female
incubates the eggs alone, over a period of 19 or 20 days.[20] Newly hatched chicks
are covered with long white down and are largely helpless (nidicolous).[19] They
may remain in the nest for seven weeks after hatching and are fed by both parents.
[20] Fledglings remain with their parents for a year or more, often feeding
together in small family groups.[15]