AUSTRALASIAN
Tropical & Subtropical
Savanna Woodlands

The most obvious dominating plants of the Australian tropical woodlands are of course Eucalyptus species. In the understory there is a large diversity of species across the habitats, with species of Acacia being the most diverse group, followed by various Proteaceae. 

In the dry season, most of the invertebrate activity is quiet, except for the dragonflies. Many species of butterfly 'overwinter'. Once the wet season starts up again, the insects start to proliferate. Although not very obvious, there is a high diversity of reptiles in the woodlands of northern Australia. There is a great variety of birds, including many colourful species, in the tropical woodlands. The birds of the Australasian tropical woodlands include a range of pigeons and some of the largest and most colourful parrots on the planet. A wait near a waterhole at dawn or dusk should result in several species of grass-finch. The biggest group of birds in the tropical woodlands are the honeyeaters. The savanna woodlands are a great place to see many classic open country mammals, such as Agile Wallabies and Wallaroos. In the rockier habitats there are Rock Wallabies.

For the page on the Habitats and Seasons of northern Australian woodlands

For the page on the Plants of the Australian tropical savanna

For the page on Invertebrates of the Australian tropical savanna

For the page on the Reptiles of the Australian tropical savanna

For the page on the non-passerine birds of the Australian tropical savanna

For the page on the songbirds of the Australian tropical savanna

For the page on the Honeyeaters of the Australian tropical savanna

For the page on the Mammals of the Australian tropical savanna

Places to experience the Australian tropical savanna

Some places to explore and appreciate the tropical savanna of Australia, include: Lizard island in Queensland, and Talbot Bay and Wyndham Caravan Park, Kimberley, Australia.