Spotted Pardalote

Spotted Pardalote - Pardalotus punctatus


Sightings:

Glynn's Reserve, Warrandyte:  2016:  September.
Templestowe:  2016:  November.
Wilson Reserve, East Doncaster:  2017:  January.


Notes:

Pardalotes are small birds actively foraging amongst eucalypt leaves.   The one above is a male.


This image shows the beautiful upper markings.


Even a rear view is attractive with that touch of red helping with identification.

Young fledged bird seen in a group 10.1.2017.


It's head spots are yellow.

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