Forest birds and parrots
Swift Parrot
Lathamus discolor
Birds of interestFollowing the flowering treesLathamus discolor
In focus
Following the flowering trees
The Swift Parrot brings a flash of green and red to a remarkable seasonal journey. It breeds in Tasmania and travels to mainland south-eastern Australia, where flowering eucalypts provide important food. These fast-moving parrots connect forests across Bass Strait, reminding us that caring for birds often means caring for many places.
Where to look
Breeds in Tasmania; visits south-eastern mainland Australia outside breeding.
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