Why is the swift parrot rare?

Posted by Keshav Jain on


            The swift parrot is a fast-flying migratory bird that breeds in Tasmania, along the Southeastern coast. It is a brightly coloured bird in a grass green shade, with a red beak. While flying, these birds are distinguished by their striking red under wings.



            It has been seen that in autumn, swift parrots migrate to mainland Australia, and in winter, to the inland slopes of the Great Dividing Range.



            What brings these parrots into spotlight is their population. With less than 2500 individuals, they have been declared as a critically endangered species in the IUCN Red List.



            There are many reasons attributed to the decline of swift parrot population. The most serious one is the clearing of trees.



            Besides this, there are as well predators like the sugar gliders who kill the parrots.



            The Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 has listed swift parrots as endangered.



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