The superb parrot is currently listed as Vulnerable under the Australian EPBC Act, but due to ongoing loss of old-growth hollow-bearing trees and a projected severe range contraction under future climate change, we view this species as ‘future endangered’. Info on the status of Superb Parrot may be found here:

We provide an updated dataset of all identified potential and known superb parrot nest trees, including spatial coordinates and detailed mapping. Male and Female superb parrots vary dramatically, with the male being bright green, with a turquoise blue nape, a bright yellow face with a distinct bright-red band across the throat and blue feathers within the wings and tail. It provides important habitat for rare and endangered species like the Superb Parrot, Regent Honeyeater and the Squirrel Glider. Habitat destruction has been key to its decline. Valley, locating 12 active superb parrot nests during the 2015 breeding season. “EDO has consistently called for reform of biodiversity offsetting rules,” said David Morris.

The superb parrot is a medium-sized, slender bright green parrot that is approximately 40cm in length, similar to that of a Crimson Rosella. critically endangered; endangered; vulnerable; conservation dependent. To: : Frank Antram < > Subject: : Superb Parrot in the news - Conservation Status: From: : Chris Sanderson < > Date: : Tue, 12 May 2009 19:46:02 +1000 Superb parrots selected for Scribbly Gum . Polytelis swainsonii (superb parrot) is a unique bird species in the Australian Capital Territory and is listed as vulnerable in the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.

Their habitat consists of the critically endangered box-gum grassy woodlands whereof the ACT contains some of the largest and most intact ecological communities. Eucalyptus blakelyii Also, Carl Clifford mentioned the definition of vulnerable under the Federal Endangered Species Protection Act 1992 but this legislation no longer exists - it was superseded by the EPBC Act. or Blakely’s Red Gum . Eucalyptus rossii. The superb parrot, once common in south western NSW, is being threatened with local extinction.