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Swift Parrot  (Lathamus discolor)

Also Known As: Swift Lorikeet, Swift-flying Parakeet or Lorikeet, Red-faced Parrot or Parakeet, Red-shouldered Parrot or Parakeet
 
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Swift Parrot, Bateau Bay, NSW. Feeding on sugary lerps on leaves of Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta).

Credit: (c) Michael Todd | http://www.wildlifing.com
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Lively parrot. Has quiet, melodious voice. May be kept with smaller softbills. Not as susceptible to stress and disease as other parrots. Becomes fairly quickly accustomed to new keeper.

Captive Status:
More common in Europe, less so elsewhere.

Longevity:
15yrs

Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Very active parrot so provide space and lots of branches, swings, ropes, different sized perches and ladders for climbing. Also provide lots of unsprayed, birdsafe flowering branches. Also enjoys bathing so provide overhead misters or shallow water bowls. Can be housed with others of its own species and other birds. Also provide foraging/puzzle toys and wooden and vegetable tanned leather chewable toys.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 7" x 7" x 14" (17.8cm x 17.8cm x 35.5cm).

Clutch Size:
4-6

Incubation Time:
20 days

Fledging Age:
6 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdcare.com.au/swift_parrot.htm

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E149.htm&Pic=149_1.JPG

http://www.threatenedspecies.environment.nsw.gov.au/tsprofile/profile.aspx?id=10455