Mechanically produced sounds by birds.

["Philip A Veerman" <>]

There are articles on exactly this topic in Canberra Bird Notes. Prendergast, H.D.V. (1987) 'Notes on bill-snapping in Australian Birds', CBN 12(3):86-89. Followed by: Prendergast, H.D.V. (1990) 'A second note on bill-snapping in Australian Birds', CBN 15(2):35-36.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Davis <>
To: Birding -Aus <>
Date: Saturday, 29 January 2000 23:57
Subject: [BIRDING-AUS] Fw: Mechanically produced sounds by birds.

>Hello:
>
>I am
researching an article on mechanical sound production in birds for
an
>upcoming issue of the IB Bulletin, I am in need of good Australian
examples.
>Specifically,  I am interested in externally produced
sounds (not songs)
>that have evolved to serve for a particular
function(s) ... e.g. sounds used
>in courtship displays, territorial
advertisements, warning signals, etc.
>
>It would be most helpful if
you include the names of species with a
>description of the sound
produced.  Species that I am aware of include:
>
>Palm
Cockatoos
>Albatrosses
>Some doves
>
>As you can see I
am low on Australian examples.
>
>Bill clapping would be a good one
if I had specific information on a given
>species and the context in which
the sound is produced?   Albatrosses come
> to
mind.
>
> Any others?
>
> Cheers, Jim
>
> Dr
Wm. James Davis, Editor
> Interpretive Birding Bulletin
> www.ibirding.com
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