Notornis, 12 (3), 127-137
Article Type: Paper
The nesting of two pairs of N.I. fantails, Rhipidura fuliginosa placabilis, in isolated territories throughout two seasons is recorded in detail. Nest construction, clutch size, incubation and nestling periods, hatching, fledging, and survival successes are discussed, as are the division of labour between the sexes, the effect of isolation on fertility, and of weather conditions on nesting. The details from 68 cards in the society’s Nest Records Scheme are summarised and commented upon.