The rare and endangered Forty-spotted Pardalote (Pardalotus quadragintus) only occurs in South east Tasmania. This cover was postmarked at Blackman's Bay which is very close to where you can see these attractive little birds.
Have you guessed yet why the bird has this unusual name ? It's because there are forty spots on the wings .Unlike its 3 cousins on the mainland of Australia who have more spots.
The stamps have been produced in two formats, top pair is the gummed version with even perforations and the lower are self-adhesive. Thanks to my new friend in Tasmania for creating this nice piece of postal history. It's not very historic yet, but I intend it to become an heirloom.:)
Have you guessed yet why the bird has this unusual name ? It's because there are forty spots on the wings .Unlike its 3 cousins on the mainland of Australia who have more spots.
The stamps have been produced in two formats, top pair is the gummed version with even perforations and the lower are self-adhesive. Thanks to my new friend in Tasmania for creating this nice piece of postal history. It's not very historic yet, but I intend it to become an heirloom.:)
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