About the project
The Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor) is a critically endangered bird under the EPBC Act, with population estimates ranging from 300 – 700 birds remaining. This statewide project investigates habitat quality including the relationship between Krefft’s Gliders and Swift Parrots.
The Landscape Recovery Foundation received funding from the Australian Government’s Saving Native Species program and have partnered with Cradle Coast NRM and Devonport City Council to investigate the interactions between Krefft’s Gliders and Swift Parrots and assess habitat quality, with the aim of reducing the extinction risk of the parrots.
The Kelcey Tier Swift Parrot nest boxes are monitored by dedicated volunteers on a regular basis throughout the breeding season for observations of Swift Parrots and other species.
Image courtesy of Keith Martin-Smith.
Cradle Coast 2030 Strategy
Threatened ecological communities include the communities listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Federal) and Nature Conservation Act (State). Regionally or locally important and emerging priority ecological communities are also recognised.
Duration: Ongoing
Location: Kelcey Tier, Devonport
Funding provider: Landscape Recovery Foundation
