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BREEDING BEHAVIOUR, VOCALIZATIONS AND PLUMAGE OF THE RED-CAPPED ROBIN Petroica goodenovii IN CAPERTEE VALLEY, NEW SOUTH WALES


This paper describes the nesting behaviour, vocalizations and plumage of 12 pairs of Red-capped Robins Petroica goodenovii studied during the breeding season from September 2000 to March 2001 in 12 hectares of dry woodland in Capertee Valley, New South Wales. Individuals were reliably identified by plumage, song and territory. Four brown-plumaged breeding males had rust-coloured caps. Fourteen distinct vocalizations were recognized (11 for adults, three for young).

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