Familiar Chat Cercomela familiaris: a veritable avian weightlifter

Authors

  • Peter Cunningham Environment and Wildlife Consulting Namibia, P.O. Box 417, Karasburg, Namibia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1570

Abstract

Four nests of Familiar Chat Cercomela familiaris were examined. The nests were constructed mainly of awns and stems grasses (genus Stipagrostis) on substantial foundations averaging 827 components, mostly small stones, with an average weight of 723 g, which is 33 times the weight of the average Familiar Chat.

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Published

2024-05-30

How to Cite

Cunningham, P. (2024). Familiar Chat Cercomela familiaris: a veritable avian weightlifter. Biodiversity Observations, 14, 62–66. https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1570

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Vol. 14 (2024)

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Copyright (c) 2024 Peter Cunningham

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