Striated Pardalote
NameStriated Pardalote
Common NameStriated Pardalote
Scientific NamePardalotus striatus
FamilyPardalotidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThis species features a grey back, white underparts, and a bright yellow throat and breast. Its head is marked with a black cap, a prominent white stripe above the eye (supercilium), and a yellow spot at the front of the supercilium. The wings are dark with a distinctive white stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are a distinctive, often repeated 'chip-chip' or 'whip-whip' call, which can vary slightly between subspecies.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread throughout mainland Australia and Tasmania, inhabiting a variety of eucalypt forests and woodlands, as well as urban parks and gardens.
Identifying Featuressmall size, black cap with white supercilium and yellow spot, yellow throat and breast, white wing stripe, grey back
Description
The Striated Pardalote is a small, colorful Australian bird known for its distinctive plumage and high-pitched calls. It primarily forages for insects and their lerps in the canopies of eucalypt trees, often moving rapidly through the foliage.
