Drones Help Track Endangered Swift Parrots in Australia

The swift parrot, which is one of the most critically endangered species in Australia, has been tracked by drones in the NSW Riverina – all in order to protect the remaining parrots left and ensure the survival of the species. Nowadays, there are less than 1,000 breeding pairs of this parrot. On top of this, it is important to note that the parrot migrates to the Australian south-east region between March and October, which is why tracking is more than needed. The entire tracking process is carried out by the organization named Wildlife Drones. In a recent interview with ABC Australia, one of the chief researchers from the organization named Debbie Saunders is confident that this is a great way to prevent extinction of another important type of species.  However, the good thing right now is that drones are able to radio-track multiple birds at the same time and carry out the results live on a base station.The entire tracking process is carried out by the organization named Wildlife Drones. In a recent interview with ABC Australia, one of the chief researchers from the organization named Debbie Saunders is confident that this is a great way to prevent extinction of another important type of species. “The swift parrot is in dire straits with numbers having declined below a thousand pairs. In order for us to have any chance of reversing that decline, we need more information on their movements, so we can better protect them,” Dr. Saunders said. She also pointed to the fact that future prospects for the species were grim. However, the good thing right now is that drones are able to radio-track multiple birds at the same time and carry out the results live on a base station...MORE