Quick Facts
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Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Swift Parrot faces severe threats from habitat loss due to logging and development, as well as predation by introduced sugar gliders. While conservation efforts are underway, including habitat restoration and nest box programs, the population remains critically low. Responsible safari tourism can help by raising awareness and funding conservation initiatives through park fees and supporting local eco-lodges that prioritize wildlife protection.
The swift parrot, also known by the palawa kani name swift waylitja, is a species of broad-tailed parrot, found only in southeastern Australia. The species breeds in Tasmania during the summer and migrates north to southeastern mainland Australia from Griffith-Warialda in New South Wales and west to Adelaide in the winter. It is a nomadic migrant, and it settles in an area only when there is food available. The Swift Parrot was voted 2023 Bird of the Year in The Guardian Australia and BirdLife Australia's biennial poll.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Swift Parrot. Sightings recorded in 12 safari areas total.
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