Swift Parrot (species: Lathamus discolor) in Eurobodalla NP (Gaia Guide)
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Lathamus discolor
Swift Parrot


©J.J. Harrison: Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor)

©Leo: Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor)

©NSW Government, Australia: Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae
Genus Lathamus
Species Lathamus discolor
Status endangered

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Colours

                   

Distinguishing features

It has long pointed wings and long tapering tail feathers. It is mainly green with bluish crown and red on the face above and below the beak.

The adult female is slightly duller, and the juvenile has a dark brown iris and a pale orange bill. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 25 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • From 33 cm to 36 cm

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits forests, woodlands, agricultural land and plantations, and also urban areas. (Wikipedia)

Audio recordings


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Chattering calls from flock before flight

© Vicki Powys
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A small flock of birds feeding in a tree and flying.

© Nick Talbot
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Diet

Seeds and grains, green vegetation, fruit, nectar and pollen, insects and larvae. (Wikipedia)

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