I recently saw a flock of about 20 Torresian crows feeding at the flowers of
some silky oaks in Brisbane. I say at the flowers because it was difficult
to say whether or not they were eating the nectar, or insects attracted to
it.
Scott O'Keeffe
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From:
Behalf Of Prudence
Simmons
Sent: 26 November 2002 23:37
To:
Subject: Nectar-feeding ravens
Hi all,
Whilst walking through the Monash University grounds the other day I
noticed a group of 10 Little Ravens feeding from the flowers of a Silky
Oak (Grevillea robusta) and a couple more again the following day. They
were clearly nectar-feeding. Has anyone got their copy of HANZAB handy?
Has this kind of feeding behaviour been noticed before, particularly for
Corvids? They're certainly resourceful birds and seemed to be enjoying
their sweet meal!
Cheers,
Prue Simmons
Dept of Biological Sciences
Monash University
Clayton, Victoria
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