Tasmania's endemic birds

Tasmania is home to 12 bird species found nowhere else on Earth; these are the true endemics that are a delight to see in their natural habitat. In addition, Tasmania hosts 2 breeding endemics (birds that breed exclusively here before migrating to mainland Australia). There are also a few species endemic at the subspecies level, like the Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle.

In this album, we focus on the 12 true endemics and 2 breeding endemics, offering a glimpse into the unique avian life that thrives in Tasmania’s diverse habitats.

Tasmania's endemic species are:
• Yellow Wattlebird • Yellow-throated Honeyeater • Black-headed Honeyeater • Strong-billed Honeyeater • Black Currawong • Tasmanian Native Hen • Dusky robin • Tasmanian thornbill • Scrubtit • Tasmanian scrubwren • Green rosella • Forty-spotted pardalote

The breeding endemics are:
• Orange-bellied Parrot • Swift Parrot