Forty-spotted Pardalote
NameForty-spotted Pardalote
Common NameForty-spotted Pardalote
Scientific NamePardalotus quadragintus
FamilyPardalotidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts and crown, pale greyish-white underparts, a bright yellow patch between the eye and bill (lores) and extending slightly above the eye. The wings are dark with numerous fine white spots, giving the bird its common name.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a soft, mournful, and often repeated 'weep-weep' or 'wit-wit' sound, sometimes described as a double whistle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Tasmania, Australia, primarily found on Bruny Island, Maria Island, and a few scattered locations on the Tasmanian mainland, restricted to dry eucalypt forests.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Pale underparts, Yellow lores/face patch, Fine white spots on dark wings
Description
The Forty-spotted Pardalote is a small, active passerine endemic to Tasmania, Australia. It forages primarily on the leaves of eucalypt trees, gleaning insects and lerps. This species is known for its distinctive, subtle plumage and specialized diet.
