Re: Mechanically produced sounds by birds.

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Re: Mechanically produced sounds by birds.

To:	"Jim Davis" <>, "Birding -Aus" <>
Subject:	Re: Mechanically produced sounds by birds.
From:	"John Meek" <>
Date:	Sun, 30 Jan 2000 19:43:54 +1000

Jim,

I have often observed rapid bill "clapping" in Noisy Miners, particularly
when a group congregate at a water source. It is possibly used in
establishing/maintaining the pecking order?

They also use it, when attempting to intimidate other birds.

Regards,

John Meek






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