Striated Pardalote

Description:

Striated Pardalotes are found throughout all Australia and are one of several species and forms that inhabit varied parts of the country. small birds, males and females look similar, upper parts are gery with black extremities to feathers, white streak on wing, red, orange or yellow spot near shoulder point of wing. the white eyebrow has a yellow patch near the front, the throat and chest areas also yellow with remainder of feathers udnerneath white or buff coloured, black beak.

Habitat:

Pardalotes build nests and burrows into soft earth banks or tree hollows. they can be found throughout all environments to varying degrees and are generally hear incessantly trilling, softly calling or chirping loudly, but more often heard than seen as they flit continually through tree tops looking for insects as main food source.

Notes:

Several forms of Striated Pardalotes are found Australia-wide with minor differences to distinguish them apart. some are thought to migrate to a certain extent while others remain within a region. it is also believed that they will interbreed. often very inquisitive.