G'day all
My Fairy-wren was apparently performing a 'mouse-run' to distract me or
something else from its nest or young. Thanks to all those who provided
this information. It is great to observe something 'new' in a species I
thought I knew well.
Now for my next query. I cycle past a couple of paddocks full of
Golden-headed Cisticolas each morning. My crude attempt at transcribing
their call would be 'bzzzzzzzz click click'. Now I believe that the
'bzzzzzzzz' and the 'click click' are made by separate individuals,
probably male and female as is the case with Eastern Whipbirds and Spotted
Pardalotes in my experience. I think the males give the first part in
each case. No doubt this would be a useful way of keeping in touch in
dense cereal paddocks.
I would appreciate any discussion on duetting of Cisticolas. My reference
collection doesn't mention it.
Cheers
Steve
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Stephen Clark
Agriculture Victoria, Pastoral & Veterinary Institute
Private Bag 105 HAMILTON 3300 Australia
Phone 0355 730 977 Fax 0355 711 523
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