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In the NSW central coast (just a little north of
Sydney), during winter I have seen many rainforest species feed on Privet - many
Regent Bowerbirds (upto atleast 40 birds) and Satin Bowerbirds, Green Catbirds,
White-headed Pigeons (upto 100 birds), Brown cuckoo-doves, Wonga Pigeons
(perhaps) Figbirds, Olive-backed Orioles, Lewins Honeyeaters, Red-whiskered
Bulbuls and lesser numbers of Emerald Doves, Brown-cuckoo Doves and other birds
regularly feed on the berries from June - August in this area. I have never seen
the Topknot Pigeons feed on them though. A male Superb Fruit-dove was also seen
feeding here a few years ago aswell. It would be worth a detailed study if these
birds do get affected by eating these berries. However of the last 5 years, I
have not noticed any population change with the above mention species in
this area.
Regards
Edwin
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