Safford, R.J (1996) Notes on the biology of the Mauritius Black Bulbul Hypsipetes olivaceus. Ostrich, 67 (3-4). pp. 151-154. ISSN 0030-6525.
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Abstract
The Mauritius Black Bulbul Hypsipetes olivaceus is a threatened passerine endemic to Mauritius. Direct observations of food items indicate that it is an arboreal omnivore. Animal prey consists mostly of insects and native day-geckoes (Phelsuma spp.). A wide variety of native and exotic fruits is also taken. The species is apparently monogamous, With an egg-laying season extending from at least November to February, usual clutch and brood sizes of two to three, ability rapidly to lay repeat clutches in a new nest, and post-breeding complete moult. In these respects, its annual cycle resembles that of the other native Mauritian passerines. It occurs at very low population density compared to its Indian Ocean congeners; possible reasons for this are given.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculties > Science Technology and Medical Studies > School of Biosciences |
| Depositing User: | P. Ogbuji |
| Date Deposited: | 28 May 2009 09:40 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Jun 2009 21:16 |
| Resource URI: | http://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/18459 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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