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Pardalotus punctatus
The Spotted Pardalote is a tiny bird that is most often high in a eucalypt canopy, so it is more often detected by its characteristic call. The wings, tail and head of the male are black and covered with small, distinct white spots. Males have a pale eyebrow, a yellow throat and a red rump. Females are similar but have less-distinct markings.
The Spotted Pardalote is mostly found in eucalypt forests and woodlands but occurs in parks and gardens with well-established eucalypt canopy.
Feeding: The Spotted Pardalote forages on the foliage of trees for insects, especially psyllids, and sugary exudates from leaves and psyllids. Breeding: The Spotted Pardalote's nest is an enlarged, lined chamber at the end of narrow tunnel, excavated in an earth bank. Sometimes they nest in tree hollows and occasionally in artificial structures. Both parents share nest-building, incubation of the eggs and feeding of the young when they hatch.
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Thanks Gary
Great shot :D
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Thanks Mark
Excellent shots. Well done.
Thanks mcau6515
Beautiful!
Thanks Leanne
Lovely MacChristiansen :)
Lucky to photograph them Kerry, they were feeding low in t understory early this morning. Lovely birds
What a great spotting Mac! Lovely photos too. Love the last one with that look on its face.
Thanks bherath20
wow beautiful
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