DIET OF THE EASTERN BRISTLEBIRD Dasyornis brachypterus IN NEW SOUTH WALES
| Posted: |
03/06/2021 |
| Author(s): |
Jack Baker, Linda Gibson |
The diet of the Eastern Bristlebird
Oasyomis brachypterus in New South Wales was determined from
observations and an analysis of faeces, stomach and gut contents of 18 birds caught in or obtained from
Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay and Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, New South Wales. The study showed
these birds largely take mobile terrestrial invertebrate species, the majority of which are ants and beetles.
There is some indication that plant material, especially seeds, are also part of the diet. Observations suggest
that the diet is opportunistic and based on foraging behaviour of 'peck it and see'.
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