The host tree is solid and living with green leaves. There is a couple of
upper branches that have died and become soft enough for the Fig Parrots to
dig into. This tree should be around for some time. Hoping the Fig
Parrots still have enough space to create a new cavity next year! Thanks
for all the helpful information here as always!
Don
On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 3:15 PM, Alan Gillanders <
> wrote:
> As they use softer trees and they are already dead, it is unusual for
> the trees to last beyond two seasons and making it to four would be very
> surprising. if it was just a dead snag of a living tree that might be
> different.
> Alan
>
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> *From:* Donald G. Kimball <>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 30, 2014 7:17 AM
> *To:* Alan Gillanders <>
> *Cc:*
> *Subject:* Re: [Birding-Aus] Double-eyed fig parrot nest behaviour
>
> Great information folks! As per Allan Gillanders comment about them
> excavating new every year. I noted that this active cavity was the third
> one from the top. The oldest being decrepid and the dead snag actually
> broke off where it had been. Hope to get back to Aus (next year?) and
> check it out. Was so super excited to see my first active Fig Parrot nest!
>
> Don
>
> On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 12:03 AM, Alan Gillanders <
> > wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> Alan's Wildlife Tours
>> 2 Mather Road
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>>
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>> -----Original Message----- From: Donald G. Kimball
>> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2014 3:34 PM
>> To:
>> Subject: [Birding-Aus] 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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