State Wide Integrated Flora and Fauna Teams

Observations - Swift Parrot

The Swift Parrot migrates across Bass Strait from summer breeding areas in Tasmania to winter feeding areas on mainland Australia with important sites in Victoria.

Swift Parrots near Bacchus Marsh
Swift Parrot Image: David Whelan
This Swift Parrot was part of a large flock of around 50 birds observed in April 2021, south of Bacchus Marsh on private property containing flowering Yellow Box / Yellow Gums. Image by David Whelan.

 

Swift Parrots - Darley

Swift Parrot observations at Darley (north of Bacchus Marsh). The birds were observed on a number of occasions in remnant vegetation close to the Lerderderg River during July 2021 by Julie Smith who managed to take some images. The occurrence of Swift Parrots at this relatively built-up area demonstrates the importance of retaining large flowering eucalypts which provide crucial feeding habitat for the Swift Parrot.

Swift Parrot at Darley Image: Julie Smith

Swift Parrot at Darley. Image: Julie Smith

Swift Parrots flying Image: Julie Smith
Swift Parrots flying at Darley. Image: Julie Smith
Swift Parrots perched with Rainbow Lorikeets Image: Julie Smith

9 Swift Parrots perched with 2 Rainbow Lorikeets at Darley. Image: Julie Smith

Swift Parrot at Darley 25 July 2021 Image: Julie Smith
Swift Parrot at Darley 25 July 2021. Image: Julie Smith
Swift Parrot at Darley 28 July 2021 Image: Julie Smith
Swift Parrot - showing underside. Image courtesy of Julie Smith 28 July 2021.

 

 

Swift Parrot at Sale
Swift Parrot at Sale, Victoria. Image: James Glover

Swift Parrot, observed by James Glover near Sale, East Gippsland, April 2021.

 

Swift Parrot at Eynesbury
Swift Parrot at Eynsbury Image Leigh Francis
Swift Parrots enjoying a bird bath at Eynesbury (about 15 km west from the western suburbs of Melbourne), June 2018. The area has remnant Grey Box forest nearby, when flowering these trees provide suitable feeding habitat for overwintering Swift Parrots. Image: Leigh Francis.

 

See also:

Swift Parrot species profile

More nature observations

 

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