Striated Pardalote (Pardalotus striatus)
The Striated Pardalote is a small bird (90-115mm) that lives in sclerophyll forest, open woodland and gardens. In winter, this bird migrates to South-East Australia. At other times it can be found throughout Tasmania and is considered common. While across this birds range its appearance can vary considerably, it can be identified by white eye-brows with a yellow spot in-front of the eye, an olive coloured back and a white stripe on the wing. Male and female birds are similar in appearance.
Pardalotes form small groups in breeding season that assist the main pair with feeding the young. They nest close to the ground in tree hollows or in an excavated tunnel. A nest will contain between 2 and 5 eggs. They feed on a variety of insects and their larvae.
Pardalotes form small groups in breeding season that assist the main pair with feeding the young. They nest close to the ground in tree hollows or in an excavated tunnel. A nest will contain between 2 and 5 eggs. They feed on a variety of insects and their larvae.
References:
Parks and Wildlife Service (2012), "Striated Pardalote", DPIPWE, http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/?base=13132
Parks and Wildlife Service (2012), "Striated Pardalote", DPIPWE, http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/?base=13132