Abstract

SummaryThe avifauna of Tasmanian temperate rainforest consists of 21 species, more than hitherto reported. Eleven species are very common, six are common and a further four species that have large home ranges are uncommon. Other species occur occasionally or accidentally.The structure of the Tasmanian rainforest community was determined from measured overlaps in horizontal habitat selection, vegetation layer utilization and foraging site distribution. This demonstrates the existence of guilds, the members of which react more with each other than they do with members of other guilds. Niche differentiation is shown in each guild in the breeding season. However, adaptations enabling survival during the non‐breeding season may be important in the seasonal Tasmanian environment.

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