Forty-spotted Pardalote
Forty-spotted Pardalote
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The Forty-spotted Pardalote is an extremely rare and critically endangered small passerine bird endemic to Tasmania and its adjacent islands. It is a small, plain olive-green bird, identifiable by the faint yellow spots on its flanks. Its survival is closely linked to specific eucalypt species.
Where to spot
Strictly endemic to scattered patches of mature White Gum (Eucalyptus viminalis) forests on Tasmania and some offshore islands, primarily Bruny Island.
How to spot
Requires dedicated searching in its specific eucalypt habitat. Look for its plain olive-green plumage and try to spot the subtle yellow spots on its flanks. Listen for its soft, repetitive, and often difficult-to-distinguish calls.
When to spot
Observable year-round within its extremely restricted habitat. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Strictly endemic to scattered patches of mature White Gum (Eucalyptus viminalis) forests on Tasmania and some offshore islands, primarily Bruny Island.
How to spot
Requires dedicated searching in its specific eucalypt habitat. Look for its plain olive-green plumage and try to spot the subtle yellow spots on its flanks. Listen for its soft, repetitive, and often difficult-to-distinguish calls.
When to spot
Observable year-round within its extremely restricted habitat. Active during daylight hours.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This pardalote has a unique feeding adaptation, it forages exclusively on the 'manna' (crystallized sap) produced by only a few species of White Gum (Eucalyptus viminalis).
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