Striated Pardalote
Pardalotus striatus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Pardalotes (Pardalotidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The striated pardalote (Pardalotus striatus) is the least colourful and most common of the four pardalote species. Other common names include pickwick, wittachew and chip-chip. It is a very small, short-tailed bird that is more often heard than seen, foraging noisily for lerps and other small creatures in the treetops.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Striated pardalote
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.