Bird guideSpotted Pardalote

Note that the very front of the eyebrow is white (compare Striated Pardalote).

⚠️Not listed
🌿Endemic to Australia

At a glance

FamilyPardalotes
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
HabitatMarine and coastal; usually found over open ocean, offshore waters, islands, headlands, and other coastal areas.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.

Sounds

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Recorded by Étienne Leroy

Range map

Range map

7267visible hotspots
384192visible records
5states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence

Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.

Species notes

Overview

Plumage has minor variations across range. In some locations has yellow throat and/or rump.

Behavior

Upperparts, including crown, primarily black covered in white spots.

Regional timing

Western Australia
Peak: April to August8,555 records
Victoria
Peak: March to November167,996 records
New South Wales
Peak: March to November118,768 records
Queensland
Peak: May to August33,005 records
South Australia
Peak: October12,370 records
Tasmania
Peak: August to May13,096 records
Australian Capital Territory
Peak: March to October39,313 records
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