The Breeding Biology of the Willie Wagtail Rhipidura leucophrys in a Suburban Woodlot
| Posted: |
03/10/2021 |
| Author(s): |
David C. McFarland |
Over a two-year period Willie Wagtails were studied in a suburban woodlot in Beverly
Hills, Sydney. Observations revealed that territories were held year round with intra- and
interspecific aggression greatest when breeding, that there was a possible courtship
display and that a distraction display was used against potential predators. Overall 51.6% of
all eggs laid survived to an independent juvenile stage, with success being greater when
the breeding timetable was uninterrupted. While an interrupted breeding schedule resulted
in an increase in the period of parental care, there was no increase in reproductive
success.
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