South East Mutton Bird Islet facts for kids
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A Landsat image of the Mutton Bird Islands Group.
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 South East Mutton Bird Islet
Location in Tasmania
Location off the south western coast of Tasmania
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| Geography | |
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| Location | South western Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 43°25′S 145°58′E / 43.417°S 145.967°E |
| Archipelago | Mutton Bird Islands Group |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Southern Ocean |
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Australia
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| Population | Unpopulated |
South East Mutton Bird Islet is a very small island, called an islet, located in south-eastern Australia. It is part of a group of islands known as the Mutton Bird Island Group. This group is found off the southern part of the south-western coast of Tasmania.
This islet is a special place. It is part of the Southwest National Park, which helps protect its natural environment. It is also part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site. This means it's recognized by the world as a very important natural area. The islet is quite small, covering an area of about 0.52 ha (1 acre). Its highest point is 22 m (72 ft) above the sea level.
The South East Mutton Bird Islet is also part of the Port Davey Islands Important Bird Area. This area has been identified by an organization called BirdLife International. They marked it as important because many seabirds come here to breed and raise their young.
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Animals of the Islet
This small island is a busy home for several types of seabirds. These birds come to the islet to build their nests and lay their eggs.
Breeding Seabirds
Some of the seabird species that breed on South East Mutton Bird Islet include:
- Short-tailed Shearwater: About 250 pairs of these birds live here.
- Fairy Prion: Around 1000 pairs of these small seabirds make their home on the islet.
- Black-faced Cormorant
- Silver Gull
The Short-tailed shearwater is also known as the Mutton Bird in Australia. This is how the islet got its name, because so many of these birds nest there.
Exploring the Tasmanian Wilderness
South East Mutton Bird Islet is just one small part of the amazing Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. This large area includes many other national parks and reserves. They are all protected for their unique nature and beauty.
Other Protected Areas
Here are some other national parks and reserves found within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area:
- Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
- Hartz Mountains National Park
- Mole Creek Karst National Park
- Southwest National Park
- Walls of Jerusalem National Park
- Central Plateau Conservation Area
- Devils Gullet State Reserve
