The Eastern Shrike-tit uses its thick, hooked bill to probe bark for insects in eastern Australia. Its short crest and boldly striped head are distinctive.
Eastern males have an olive back and yellow underparts. The head and neck are striped black and white, with a black throat, short crest, and thick hooked bill.
It peels or probes bark to find insects underneath. It is usually alone or in pairs, and can also occur in family groups.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.