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Swift parrots and introduced bees compete for nectar

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Swift Parrots are the world's fastest parrot, and a species that is critically endangered.

A research paper by Andrew Hingston and Simon Wotherspoon, published in the journal of Pacific Conservation Biology in 2016, illustrates the competition between the Swift Parrot and introduced bees for nectar.

Swift Parrots in Hollows Rob Blakers
Swift Parrot - photo by Rob Blakers
Introduced social bees reduce nectar availability during the breeding season of the swift parrot (Lathamus discolor).

This article by Andrew Hingston and Simon Wotherspoon was published in 2016, and can be accessed through the journal of Pacific Conservation Biology.

Dr Tonia Cochran
Dr Tonia Cochran
Dr Tonia Cochran is a zoologist, experienced naturalist and owner of Inala Nature Tours.
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