Hi all,
Apparently a population of Rainbow Lorikeets (albeit of another subspecies) on
predator-free islands of the Admiralty Islands nest on the ground:
Lecroy, M; Peckover, WS & K Kisokau (1992). "A Population of Rainbow Lorikeets
Trichoglossus haematodus flavicans Roosting and Nesting on the Ground". Emu 92
(3): 187–190.
Also the behaviour of pet Rainbow Lorikeets shows that they are quite
comfortable on the ground.
This suggests that the nesting high up in trees is an adaptation to escape
ground predators and that the discussed behaviour is not that unusual.
Cheers,
Nikolas
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Nikolas Haass
Sydney, NSW
From: Shirley Cook <>
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Subject: [Birding-Aus] Rainbow Lorikeets nesting
Dear all,
From a friend:
Aust Field Ornithology vol 24 (2007) contains a short paper describing a
Rainbow Lorikeet's nest in a stump below ground level which was used for three
consecutive years; this was in Wahroonga.
Regards
Shirley Cook
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