Species fact sheet by Global Register of Migratory Species - www.groms.de

Lathamus discolor (J.White, 1790) Family: Psittacidae Order: Psittaciformes Back
Swift parrot Schwalbenlori Perruche de Latham Periquito migrador
CMS NL Redlist 2000 (Criteria) EN C2b CITES II (Europe: SPEC threat status )
Migration: intracontinental

Lathamus discolor

Austral migrant, moving to Australian mainland Jan-May, a few birds remaining in Tasmania year-round; on wintering grounds irregularly dispersive and nomadic, following eucalypt flowering and psyllid lerp infestations, except at centre of distribution in S & C Victoria, unless occasional widespread flowering allows large-scale movements throughout winter range.
(del Hoyo J A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1997) - www.hbw.com )

Regions: Oceania
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Explanatory notes
(Last update: 05.08.02 by E.Heuel)

Populations