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New Holland Honeyeater I NEWHOLLAND HONEYEATER BREDIN CAPTIVITY A report from Metropolitan Fauna Warden, Mr coloured plastic rings, in an efiort to determine A. prompted R. Marshall, the Editors to visit the the sexes by observation of behaviour. A few davs aviaries of Mr Alwyn Pepper of Scarborough, IaLer ooe bird was lound dead cause unknown- It wa.s indeed a delight to observe birds kept in so we watched the remainder very closely. One ideal conditions and cared for with enthusiasm large bird continuousty chased, with much bill snapping, and dedication. Mr Pepper's main aviary is of only one of the inmates. The submissive bird considerable extent and ls a walk-through type. was trapped and removed. to a separate ISottlebrush, Pines, Banksia, Eucalypts, Acacia enclosure. By now my wile teli sure she had a true and pair. Hakea are all well-established, while the ground As spring progressed the larser bird,s plumage cover is of Grevillea, Kangaroo Paw and perennial becamemuch darker and vivid. Observa- lrons proved grasses; running water is an added attraction. this bird the male whilst the female remained smaller in stature and duler in coloura_ Birds sharing the aviary are: one pair of Scarlet tion. From time to time various species of nnches Robins, one pair White-Daped Honeyeaters, Goul- and doves were experimentally introduced. No dian and Painted Finches, several Peaceful Doves dice. The honeyeater's territorial aggressiveness and three Red-plumed Pigeon$. forbade other inmates-with one exception. A Dair The smaller aviary is about 14 ft. x 11 ft. x 10 ft. of ground-loving Red-plumed pigeons lSpiniiex.y and it was in this aviary that Mr and Mrs Pepper (Lophophaps Jeffuginea) were not molested in anv successfully bred the New Holland Honeyeater. It way. In facL Lhe pigeonsbuilL thei.r typicat ground ls not known whether this is the nrst successful nest, and closely sat on two white eggs, tttrougn breeding of this kind in captivity; but flrst or not a week of very unseasonable bitter coia anO triit it is a notable achievement requiring considerable with ice piled around the nest perimeter. Unfor_ yery time and patience. The aviaries are indeed a model tunately the frigid weathar proved fatal to for other aviculturists. the femate pigeon. A report by Mr Pepper on the successful breed- To return to our honeyeaters. Close observation ing was submitted to the Chief Warden of Fauna. showed the female commencing to carry building This report reads: material into the dense top of a pruned pencil pine "As tree. The nest site was some eight feet ofi the an aviary inmate the New Holland Honey- ground. The bird always went through the ealer (Phylidonvris ?rouoeholland,ioe is a very side ) oI tree and emerged through the top. It was handsome bird strikingly coloured black, white .the not until two weeks tater (29/IO/71) that and yellow. civen the correct conditions it is the remale commenced sittiug. At no Lime did apparently quite hardy and wiII breed successfully we rnspecLthe well-hidden nest so we can nol say how in conflnement. To be able to observe these lovely many eggs were laid. See later notes. birds at close quarters, and study their behaviour is indeed a fascinating and rewarding pastime. On the 11th November both birds were runnine They are so vastly different, in all respects, from a shuttle servicelo the nest with sugar_waterand the usual run of everyday flnches, parrots, etc. small insects. I confess my wife and I were as Please don't think I'm knocking these latter species excited as the actual parents. The parent birds as f've kept them for forty years and will probably were naturally kept very busy until the young !ffere continue to enjoy their company, ready to leave the nest. A bucket of freshly picked blossom would immediately attract the femaie and Watch them gracefully and efforflessly twist and woe betide the henpecked male if he dared turn in mid air as they hawk for insects. Watch approach the flowers whilst the femate was feed- their fantastic flash of gold as they flit from flower ing. This aggressive female behaviour to flower to cling precariously whilst probing seemed their strange in view of later events long curved bius deep into colourful blossoms in their never ending search for nectar. On the 21st November, which was three davs before the nrsr youngsler emerged, the male bi_ The New Holland's strong territorial instinct came the aggressor in no uncertain manner. With demands a roomy aviary to themselves. Mv wife snapping bill he swooped at his tady love at everv placed four wild trapl,ecl unsexed birds in her opportunity. Her only reluge was the nesting site. 14 ft. x 11 ft. x 10 ft. aviary in January 19?1. 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