Philip Veerman wrote "Red Wattlebirds respond to playback of calls of Regent
Honeyeaters'
mimicry of Red Wattlebirds and Little Wattlebirds."
Yes, perhaps they do. But Noisy Friarbirds, Striped Honeyeaters and Noisy
Miners also respond to Regent Honeyeater calls. Nothing to do with
mimicry - just good old "Get out of my territory".
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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