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Swift Parrots · **1 Like**

Sadly, there's only about 300 of these birds left in the wild. They have been wiped out by Sugar Gliders, which were introduced to Tasmania by humans (why, I have no idea).

Swift Parrots by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**MikeNArk** · 05-07-2022, 10:08 AM - **1 Like**

Beautiful parrot. Its a shame that the gliders were introduced to Tasmania, but not a surprise. Another mis-adventure with a bad ending. Thanks for posting.

RobG · 05-07-2022, 08:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Beautiful parrot. Its a shame that the gliders were introduced to Tasmania, but not a surprise. Another mis-adventure with a bad ending. Thanks for posting.

Thanks! It goes to show that even native animals in the wrong place can become a problem.

Strangely, the national recovery plan doesn't mention predation by gliders, but they are a major threat.

---------- Post added 08-05-22 at 02:07 PM ----------

Another threatened species landed on a branch so she could more easily be photographed - a Superb Parrot.

Superb Parrot (female) by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**Sailor** · 05-08-2022, 06:33 AM

What beautiful birds. You're fortunate to live in a place with such exotic creatures.

Jer

**MikeNArk** · 05-08-2022, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Thanks! It goes to show that even native animals in the wrong place can become a problem.

Strangely, the national recovery plan doesn't mention predation by gliders, but they are a major threat.

---------- Post added 08-05-22 at 02:07 PM ----------

Another threatened species landed on a branch so she could more easily be photographed - a Superb Parrot.

Superb Parrot (female) by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Another beautiful parrot. Great capture. I hope that these species can rebound.

RobG · 05-08-2022, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

What beautiful birds. You're fortunate to live in a place with such exotic creatures.

Thanks Jer! I agree, and I do appreciate being able to see beautiful birds.

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Another beautiful parrot. Great capture. I hope that these species can rebound.

Thank you Mike! I hope so too. The fires a couple of years ago didn't help.

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05-07-2022, 08:40 PM - 1 Like	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Beautiful parrot. Its a shame that the gliders were introduced to Tasmania, but not a surprise. Another mis-adventure with a bad ending. Thanks for posting. Thanks! It goes to show that even native animals in the wrong place can become a problem. Strangely, the national recovery plan doesn't mention predation by gliders, but they are a major threat. ---------- Post added 08-05-22 at 02:07 PM ---------- Another threatened species landed on a branch so she could more easily be photographed - a Superb Parrot. Superb Parrot (female) by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Last edited by RobG; 05-07-2022 at 08:56 PM.

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,097	Beautiful parrot. Its a shame that the gliders were introduced to Tasmania, but not a surprise. Another mis-adventure with a bad ending. Thanks for posting.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	What beautiful birds. You're fortunate to live in a place with such exotic creatures. Jer

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,097	Originally posted by RobG Thanks! It goes to show that even native animals in the wrong place can become a problem. Strangely, the national recovery plan doesn't mention predation by gliders, but they are a major threat. ---------- Post added 08-05-22 at 02:07 PM ---------- Another threatened species landed on a branch so she could more easily be photographed - a Superb Parrot. Superb Parrot (female) by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Another beautiful parrot. Great capture. I hope that these species can rebound.

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor What beautiful birds. You're fortunate to live in a place with such exotic creatures. Thanks Jer! I agree, and I do appreciate being able to see beautiful birds. Originally posted by MikeNArk Another beautiful parrot. Great capture. I hope that these species can rebound. Thank you Mike! I hope so too. The fires a couple of years ago didn't help.

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