There aren't that many Swift Parrots any way.... the estimate that
sticks in my mind was 2000 birds (or was it pairs?)
John Leonard
2008/9/18 Denis Wilson <>:
> COG Members with an interest in Swift Parrots might be interested to know
> that Tasmanian birders are concerned about the rise of Rainbow Lorikeets in
> that State. This has been discussed in some detail on a blog entry: "Parrot
> Heaven"
> http://tassiebirds.blogspot.com/2008/09/parrot-heaven.html
>
> Part of the debate is historical, about whether these birds were originally
> cage bird escapees, or were released deliberately. In fact they might have
> arrived naturally. Regardless of the hows and whys, the Tasmanian birders
> are concerned that the Rainbows are so aggressive that they might out
> compete the Swift Parrots. So, that could gradually reduce their numbers.
> Denis Wilson
> www.peonyden.blogspot.com
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John Leonard
Canberra
Australia
www.jleonard.net
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