Hi there,
I am performing a study of the sex ratio bias and the breeding system of the
brown songlark for my honours project (Melbourne University),based on the
extreme sexual dimorphism found in these birds. The birds seem to be
returning late to the southern areas of Australia where they typically nest,
eg. Deniliquin, Hay and Swan Hill due to the severe drought conditions, and I
am concerned they may already be breeding elsewhere in Australia. It is vital
to the success of this project to have access to a high density of nesting
birds and their hatchlings.
I am looking for any information on the migration of the songlarks, the
current location of the birds, and where they have begun nesting in
Australia. If you have any information which you feel would help me, I would
appreciate hearing from you,
Cheers,
Rebecca McIntosh.
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