2016 – 2022
Funded through the NSW Government ‘Saving Our Species’ program
This project is being run as a consortium led by the Australian National University with other partners including Riverina LLS, Birdlife Australia, Greening Australia, Bush Heritage Australia, NSW Office of Environment & Heritage, Central Coast Council, Macquarie City Council, Greater Sydney LLS and Hunter LLS
About Swift Parrots
Swift Parrots (Lathamus discolor) are one of Australia’s rare species of parrot and are listed as critically endangered under Australian Government legislation. It is estimated that less than 2,000 birds live in the wild. Without conservation efforts, this iconic species could be extinct in as little as 16 years.
Swift Parrot identification guide
About this project
This project aims to improve the long-term viability of nationally endangered Swift Parrot’s and co-occurring threatened species through the planting of habitat and protection of mature feed trees.
To find out about more about the Swift parrot and other threatened species in our region see our Education resources
