Swift Parrot
Lathamus discolor
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
24.6 cm
Weight
60.5 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.6 cm and a weight of 60.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.6 cm | 9.7 in |
| Weight | 60.5 g | 2.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 70 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Lathamus |
| Species | Lathamus discolor |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 快速鸚鵡 |
| German | Schwalbensittich |
| Japanese | オトメインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-andorinha |
| Russian | Ласточковый попугай |
Distribution
Swift Parrot has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Swift Parrot endangered?
The Swift Parrot has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Swift Parrot nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Swift Parrot?
The Swift Parrot has a wingspan of 24.6 cm, weight of 60.5 g.
What order and family does the Swift Parrot belong to?
The Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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