The social structure of the weka (Gallirallus australis) at Double Cove, Marlborough Sounds
Year: 1987
Type: article
Abstract: The study group comprised territorial pairs and non-territorial adults and sub-adults of weka (Gallirallus australis). Pairs were maintained all the year and occupied minimum areas of between 2.6 ha and 15.8 ha. Most non-territorials were younger than 18 months. All wekas that obtained territorial positions in the study period were under 2 years old. Most pairs bred successfully at least once per year and one bred successfully three times in the same year, raising nine young. Recruitment exceeded losses in the territorial group. In the 1985 season, 37.5% of the territorial birds were lost through death or displacement.
Source: Notornis
Author: Anthony J. Beauchamp
Institution: Victoria University of Wellington
Language: English
Topic: Avian ecology and behavior
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410693967