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A chainsaw may not seem like the obvious solution for a bird facing extinction because of habitat loss, but a group of volunteer arborists are hoping it could be the key to saving the swift parrot. 
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We made a video abstract about our recent paper 'Ecological and socio-economic factors affecting extinction risk in parrots' published in Biodiversity and Conservation. Watch it, it's only 4 mins! Many thanks to Filmjungle.eu Productions. Known for their intelligence and extraordinary rock star-like appearances, parrots inhabit subtropical and tropical regions across the globe. They are one of the more well-known tropical bird species in the developed world, with appearances in popular culture ranging from their familiar role as a pirate’s talkative companion to colorful sports team mascots. These unique birds are valued for their beauty, companionship and intellectual abilities, making them a popular choice for household pets. However, their popularity comes with a great price.  You might have seen recently that swift parrots – little green parrots that migrate between mainland south east Australia and Tasmania – are headed for extinction. In modelling published in Biological Conservation, my colleagues and I found that these parrots could be all but gone within 16 years, largely through being eaten by sugar gliders.  |
AuthorRob Heinsohn is a Professor of Evolutionary and Conservation Biology at the Australian National University Archives
April 2022
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