French: Pardalote de Tasmanie German: Tasmanpanthervogel Spanish: Pardalote tasmano
“Van Diemen’s Land” = Tasmania
Remnant populations in E Bass Strait (Flinders I) and SE Tasmania, mainly on Maria I and Bruny I, also mainland (Tinderbox Peninsula, Howden, Coningham, Southport).
8·5–11 cm; 9–13 g. Tiny passerine with short square tail and short deep bill; lacks pronounced vivid coloration of congeners. Has forehead, crown and most... read more
Far less conspicuous voice than those of congeners, but larger repertoire. Moderately loud and... read more
Restricted to coastal and subcoastal eucalypt (Eucalyptus) forests and woodlands,... read more
Food and feeding
Insectivorous, but diet comprises principally lerps (the carbohydrate-rich cover of some psyllid insects) and manna (sugary exudate... read more
Sept–Jan; two broods per season probably common. Monogamous. Nest built by both sexes, a compact dome or cup constructed mainly from... read more
Limited data; probably sedentary, but some localized post-breeding dispersal possible. Periods of... read more
Status and conservation
ENDANGERED. Restrictedrange species: present in Tasmania EBA. Has tiny global range and small total population, estimated at 3000–4000 individuals. Distribution is... read more
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