In Queensland, there have been recent records from the Gold Coast, Noosa, Toowoomba, Warwick and Lockyer Valley areas. The patterns of records in southern Queensland now suggests the species is regular to that State, and means that the Swift Parrot probably undertakes the longest migration of a parrot anywhere in the world.
Many individuals also die after colliding with windows, tennis court fences and other structures.
A committed Recovery Team is working hard to identify Swift Parrot habitat, alleviate the problems the species faces, and so provide this mobile parrot with a brighter future. According to the Action Plan for Australian Birds 2000, the Swift Parrot is endangered . You can help the Swift Parrot by donating to the Birds Australia Endangered Species Appeal .