Orange-bellied parrot
The parrot breeds in Tasmania and winters near the coast, foraging on saltmarsh species, beach or dune plants.
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Leatherwood is widespread in moister forests in Tasmania, occurring across the western parts of the state.
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In Tasmania you’ll find our lavender farms looking their best throughout the summer.
Read moreDeciduous beech (Fagus)
Australia’s only cold climate winter-deciduous tree is found nowhere else in the world except Tasmania.
Read moreRare orchids
Tasmania has over 200 species of native orchids and at any time, there is at least one species in bloom somewhere in the state.
Read moreMutton birds leave
There are at least 167 colonies of muttonbirds in Tasmania and an estimated 11.4 million burrows.
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