spotted pardalote

The spotted pardalote (Pardalotus punctatus) is one of four species of small Australian songbirds belonging to the family Pardalotidae. These birds are characterized by their tiny size and short tails. Three of the four pardalote species are distinguished by white spangles on their dark upper parts, though the striated pardalote is an exception.1

Spotted pardalotes have a yellow throat and rump. They primarily feed on insects, which they glean from leaves and bark. For nesting, they typically excavate tunnels in sandbanks or level ground, or utilize tree holes or crevices in buildings. The name "pardalote" originates from the Greek word for "spotted like a leopard".12