Double-eyed fig parrot nest behaviour

["Alan Gillanders" <>]

It is my belief that they use new hollows every year. After the initial 
excavations the female does all the work. Sometimes this is under strict 
supervision but some male display more confidence in her ability. I have 
never witnessed an old hollow being used a second time. During the nesting 
season they collect eucalypt leaves from my trees and fly with them towards 
the forest. As I have not seen them take those leaves into the nests I 
refrain from saying they line the nests with them but...
Regards,
Alan


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-----Original Message----- 
From: Donald G. Kimball
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2014 3:34 PM
To: 
Subject: Double-eyed fig parrot nest behaviour

I have had great fun watching a Fig Parrot at a nest cavity in Cairns over
the past couple of days.  I dont have a copy of Hanzab handy so I dont have
a reference to answer this question.  Do Fig Parrots re-use the cavity they
have excavated or create a new one each year?  Many thanks

Don
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