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Birds and bird lore in the Tokelau Islands

Notornis, 17 (4), 247-276

K. Wodzicki; M. Laird (1970)

Article Type: Paper

The avifauna of the Tokelau Islands and the surrounding ocean consists of at least 26 species (15 sea birds, eight shore birds and three land birds). Seven of the species are now recorded from the group for the first time. Of the 15 sea birds, seven are known to breed in the Tokelaus or to have done so until recently. At least three of the others may do so, the remainder probably being random visitors. All but one of the shore birds are migrants as are two of the land birds. The affinities of this avifauna with those of other central Pacific islands are briefly described, as is the status of birds breeding in the group. Conservation issues are touched upon, and some notes on Tokelauan bird lore are presented.

Hybridization of eastern and crimson rosellas in Otago

Notornis, 17 (2), 126-129

J. Hamel (1970)

Article Type: Paper

An examination of the literature and evidence collected from local aviculturalists indicates that the reported wild interbreeding of the Australian eastern and crimson rosellas in Otago is not proven. Even if established this particular instance of hybridization is unlikely to be of taxonomic significance.

Rail in eel

Notornis, 16 (1), 62-62

H.R. McKenzie (1969)

Article Type: Short Note

Courtship and copulatory behaviour of the New Zealand grey duck

Notornis, 16 (1), 23-32

M. Williams (1969)

Article Type: Paper

The displays and copulatory behaviour of the New Zealand grey duck are briefly described. Courtship is “social,” males gathering together in the presence of one or more females to perform the various sexual displays. Some displays (e.g., ritualized Preens) occur more frequently outside the social courtship groups, between members of a newly-established pair. Qualitative identity exists between displays shared by the grey duck and the mallard.
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