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Coastal and subcoastal tree swamp—Palm

Coastal and subcoastal tree swamp—Palm – Fauna

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There are very few animal species associated with this wetland habitat type. The Pied Imperial Pigeon (Ducula bicolor) and Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) are two notable examples. Both rely on palm fruits for at least a part of their diet; Pied Imperial Pigeons favour palm trees as nesting sites.


Last updated: 22 March 2013

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Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2013) Coastal and subcoastal tree swamp—Palm – Fauna, WetlandInfo website, accessed 18 March 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ecology/aquatic-ecosystems-natural/palustrine/palm-swamp/fauna.html

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