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Swift Parrot by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Martin Stu · 05-01-2021, 12:13 AM

I wonder if these parrots can live with humans as pets?

RobG · 05-01-2021, 12:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Martin Stu

I wonder if these parrots can live with humans as pets?

Possibly, but they have a more specialised diet than Cockatoos. Sadly they are endangered, so hopefully nobody will take any from the wild. Somehow we need to protect them from Sugar Gliders in Tasmania.

**Sailor** · 05-01-2021, 07:28 AM

What a beautiful, colorful bird - it's a shame they're endangered. Great photo, as always!

Jer

**sergysergy** · 05-01-2021, 07:29 AM

very colorful. thanks for sharing!

RobG · 05-01-2021, 08:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Sailor

What a beautiful, colorful bird - it's a shame they're endangered. Great photo, as always!

Thanks Jer!

If the folks in Tassie can figure out how to stop Sugar gliders from eating them when nesting, they should be secure, but that is a really hard task.

Originally posted by sergysergy

very colorful. thanks for sharing!

Thank you! I have added a couple more photos below.

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Swift Parrots after a bath by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Red wings by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

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**sergysergy** · 05-01-2021, 08:13 AM

I am jealous that you can enjoy these creatures on regular basis. Here we have to deal with sparrows and doves

RobG · 05-01-2021, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by sergysergy

I am jealous that you can enjoy these creatures on regular basis. Here we have to deal with sparrows and doves

Actually the Swift Parrots are rare where I live. This is only the second time I've seen any. Having said that, we get plenty of colourful parrots. Have a look at my "birds" album on Flickr!

Staubach · 05-01-2021, 08:31 AM

colors came out great

**pichaser** · 05-01-2021, 09:26 AM

In Pasadena ,California and many other cities , flocks of parrots descended from pets are quite common but your parrots are flashier .

RobG · 05-01-2021, 04:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Staubach

colors came out great

Thanks!

Originally posted by pichaser

In Pasadena ,California and many other cities , flocks of parrots descended from pets are quite common but your parrots are flashier .

I hope that doesn't happen here. I have seen an aviary escapee in the form of an African Ringneck parrot, but hopefully it was just one. We do have lots of colourful birds in Australia!

Martin Stu · 05-02-2021, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by RobG

I have added a couple more photos below.

interesting birds

**Michail_P** · 05-02-2021, 04:41 AM

Terrific birds.

RobG · 05-02-2021, 04:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Martin Stu

interesting birds

They are! Their distance travelled might not compare to the Snipe that visit Canberra from Japan, but over a thousand kilometres from Tasmania to Canberra is pretty impressive for a small parrot.

**carlb** · 05-02-2021, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by Martin Stu

I wonder if these parrots can live with humans as pets?

I hope not. They should be in the wild where they belong.

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05-01-2021, 12:13 AM	#2
Martin Stu Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,115	I wonder if these parrots can live with humans as pets?

05-01-2021, 12:45 AM - 1 Like	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by Martin Stu I wonder if these parrots can live with humans as pets? Possibly, but they have a more specialised diet than Cockatoos. Sadly they are endangered, so hopefully nobody will take any from the wild. Somehow we need to protect them from Sugar Gliders in Tasmania.

05-01-2021, 07:28 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	What a beautiful, colorful bird - it's a shame they're endangered. Great photo, as always! Jer

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sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,176	very colorful. thanks for sharing!

05-01-2021, 08:13 AM	#7
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,176	I am jealous that you can enjoy these creatures on regular basis. Here we have to deal with sparrows and doves

05-01-2021, 08:17 AM	#8
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by sergysergy I am jealous that you can enjoy these creatures on regular basis. Here we have to deal with sparrows and doves Actually the Swift Parrots are rare where I live. This is only the second time I've seen any. Having said that, we get plenty of colourful parrots. Have a look at my "birds" album on Flickr!

05-01-2021, 08:31 AM	#9
Staubach Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 401	colors came out great

05-01-2021, 09:26 AM	#10
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,787	In Pasadena ,California and many other cities , flocks of parrots descended from pets are quite common but your parrots are flashier .

05-01-2021, 04:13 PM - 1 Like	#11
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by Staubach colors came out great Thanks! Originally posted by pichaser In Pasadena ,California and many other cities , flocks of parrots descended from pets are quite common but your parrots are flashier . I hope that doesn't happen here. I have seen an aviary escapee in the form of an African Ringneck parrot, but hopefully it was just one. We do have lots of colourful birds in Australia!

05-02-2021, 04:34 AM	#12
Martin Stu Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,115	Originally posted by RobG I have added a couple more photos below. interesting birds

05-02-2021, 04:41 AM	#13
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Terrific birds.

05-02-2021, 04:43 AM - 1 Like	#14
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by Martin Stu interesting birds They are! Their distance travelled might not compare to the Snipe that visit Canberra from Japan, but over a thousand kilometres from Tasmania to Canberra is pretty impressive for a small parrot.

05-02-2021, 05:31 AM	#15
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,165	Originally posted by Martin Stu I wonder if these parrots can live with humans as pets? I hope not. They should be in the wild where they belong.

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