striped striped bird family found australia medium sized centimetres length sexes light brown dark brown centres feathers appearance stripes stripes particularly distinct head neck found mainly inland eastern australia inhabits drier open forests found coastal swamp forests south east queensland central coast new_south_wales striped relies insects major food source bill adapted insect diet breeding recorded feeding travelling small groups nests singly laying eggs deep cup shaped nest suspended end branches widely distributed common range population listed concern conservation iucn taxonomy striped described english bird artist synopsis birds australia published member family sole member genus molecular studies indicate genus closely allied genus appearance painted striped includes genus derived combination greek words spear point bill refers fine pointed bill species comes latin lance shaped reference long pointed feathers throat breast bird referred related australian etc australian fairy large description striped medium sized body length centimetres wingspan centimetres average weight grams upper parts generally light brown dark brown centres feathers giving appearance stripes stripes marked head distinct absent upper tail whitish faint streaks belly feathers upper breast throat long pointed giving head appearance wing tail moderately long rounded tips bill short sharp pointed appearance dark blue grey grading grey black tip nostrils legs feet blue grey black claws bare skin eye dark brown iris dark black brown males females similar appearance juvenile birds slightly adults buff brown edges feathers wings juveniles appearance adults juveniles adult plumage year old seasonal difference plumage breeding birds striped song described cherry cherry contact sharp alarm note distribution habitat species found mainly eastern australia predominantly inland inhabits drier open forests coast observer surprised find small number striped nesting new_south_wales mid north coast saying remarkable fact bird leave proper habitat far inland come coast range expanded contemporary accounts distribution eastern australia central south east queensland extending inland south east south_australia coast south new_south_wales small associated weather patterns habitat changes recorded areas outside usual range including adelaide plains occurs wide variety habitats including woodlands river red box black box woodland especially mixed woodlands growing sand ridges semi arid dominated including coast striped found swamp forests developed areas containing native exotic trees shrubs parks reserves gardens farms behaviour feeding origin striped food source primarily insects diet includes seeds fruits bill evolved short straight sharply pointed shape suited insects flower tubes brush tongue takes shallow flowers feeding foliage canopy trees food obtained leaves bark flowers fruit major foraging methods leaves dead branches loose bark woody fruits flowers insects striped occasionally hangs upside extract insects social behaviour striped observed singly occasionally small flocks breeding recorded feeding loose mobile groups drinking mixed groups miners travelling small groups engages high level social activity including closely feeding groups chasing calling non breeding striped vocal calling feeding occasionally calling flight recorded engaged display wing raising calling performing response song striped aggressively defends nest dive bombing people animals come close observed singing display known territorial feeds near species inter species aggression noted breeding striped breeds distribution range usually simple pairs sexes building nest feeding young cooperative breeding observed adult bird involved feeding nests pairs use adjoining trees nesting seasons breeding season august january dependent local conditions nest site usually foliage tall low tree site near water nest usually constructed end branch suspended twigs foliage striped nests vicinity nesting builds deep cup shaped bag shaped nest thick walls lip opening turned slightly nest thin dry grass coated plant feathers wool coating completely grass framework lined spider hair wool occasion flowers tissue paper striped commonly use material previous nests eggs elongated oval centimetres centimetres somewhat pointed end dull white smooth slightly moderately reddish brown marks shell larger end striped lays average eggs hour intervals eggs parents sit constantly alternating periods minutes days period days nests striped conservation status wide distribution stable numbers population status striped evaluated iucn concern
Striped honeyeater