Least ConcernSuperb Lyrebird
Menura novaehollandiae
Birds · Passeriformes · Pardalotidae
Pardalotus punctatus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The spotted pardalote is one of the smallest birds in Australia, with a black back flecked with white spots and a brightly coloured rump and eyebrows. It lives in the crowns of eucalypts, where it gathers lerps, the sugary coverings that certain sap-sucking insects secrete on the leaves. Its nest is a peculiarity: it digs a horizontal tunnel into an earth bank, sometimes a considerable distance from the woodland where it feeds.
Weight
6 g – 10 g
Size
8 cm – 10 cm
Life expectancy
6 years
Diet
Insectivore
Feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pardalotus_punctatus
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