About the Swift Parrot
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Lathamus discolor |
| Species Codes | swipar1, SWPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swift Parrot belong to?
The Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Swift Parrot?
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...
Where can I report a Swift Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Swift Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swipar1, or on iNaturalist.
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