The Spotted Pardalote, Pardalotus punctatus is a tiny bird from Australia. Although it is one of the smallest birds on that continent, it is also very colorful.
They usually nest in tunnels and are often hard to see. Despite that, I was able to find some spectacular photos from my usual contributors.
Classification:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Pardalotidae
Genus: Pardalotus
Species: P. punctatus
Photos:
Spotted Pardalote
"Continues to be a favourite, beautiful and tiny. They weigh around 6 grams - less than 1/4 ounce! Take the feathers off and their little bodies must be the size of a peanut."
Photo courtesy of aaardvaark
Spotted Pardalote
Photo courtesy of marj k
Spotted Pardalote
"Seen at Wolumla"
Photo courtesy of MaxinAus
