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Observations on the ecological separation of two introduced congeneric mynahs (Acridotheres) in Fiji

  • Publication Type

    Journal Article

  • Publication Year

    1975

  • Author(s)

    D. Watling

  • Journal Name

    Notornis

  • Volume, Issue

    22, 1

  • Pagination

    37-53

  • Article Type

    Paper

  • DOI

    https://doi.org/10.63172/220356wxhyvx

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Observations on the ecological separation of two introduced congeneric mynahs (Acridotheres) in Fiji

Notornis, 22 (1), 37-53

D. Watling (1975)

Article Type: Paper

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This paper reports observations made over 4 months on two species of introduced congeneric mynahs in W. Viti Levu, Fiji. Habitat preferences of the two species were investigated and the relative use of foraging sites in one habitat – agricultural land – was observed. Differences in foraging behaviour, feeding associates and gregariousness are pointed out. It is concluded that the two species have a wide ecological overlap but do, in general, occupy different niches in man-modified habitats.