Friarbirds and orioles

["RAOU Conservation (Hugo Phillipps)" <>]

With reference to Steve Clark's question about relationships between these
birds, there is certainly some mention in journals and newsletters.  A
couple of sources to look at are:

Diamond, J.M. (1982). Mimicry of friarbirds by orioles.  Auk 99: 187-196.
Clapp, George E. (1986, reprinted 1990). Second recorded instance of the
Brown Oriole nesting in the same tree as the Helmeted Friarbird.  Muruk 1:
16-26.

Cheers,  Hugo.

Hugo Phillipps,
RAOU Conservation & Liaison,
Australian Bird Research Centre,
415 Riversdale Road,
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123, Australia.
Tel: +61 3 9882 2622. Fax: +61 3 9882 2677.
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