Assessment Summary
A risk assessment for the Quaker parrot, Myiopsitta monachus has been conducted by environmental consultants.
As a key component of risk assessment for import into Tasmania, conventional climate modelling was applied to compare the state’s environment with the species’ natural range CLIMATCH revealed “high” potential for suitable habitat across the entire state.
The risk assessment determined the Quaker parrot as not dangerous to humans, having a serious establishment risk and with a serious consequence of establishment. It was therefore proposed the Quaker parrot be assigned to an extreme threat category and import be prohibited.
Assessment Documentation
Quaker Parrot (Myiopsitta monachus) (529Kb)