Andrew Taylor wrote "So wouldn't small honeyeaters be physiologically capable
of traversing a
considerable part of coastal E. Australia without feeding,if they can
accumulate suitable amounts of fat beforehand?"
Yes, they would IF they accumulated fat reserves. A good point, the thing
is they don't. Weights of Yellow-faced Honeyeaters, and other species of
honeyeater do not vary a great deal throughout the year or while on
migration.
Cheers
David
David Geering
Regent Honeyeater Recovery Coordinator
NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 2111
Dubbo NSW 2830
Ph: 02 6883 5335 or Freecall 1800 621 056
Fax: 02 6884 9382
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