2 young Supurb Fruit-Doves found in Weipa

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Yesterday the local wildlife carer was handed 2 young SFD which were found sheltering near the ship loader in the harbour.  This species is uncommon here and the birds, going by their size difference seem to be maybe a week apart in age.  They were covered in bauxite mud and the smaller one is suffering concussion.  My field guides all indicate these birds only lay one egg at a time making me ask the question – how did these 2 unusual birds come to be together sheltering in a shed in Weipa?  Where they were found hasn’t been used in a couple of days since ships weren’t coming in due to the impending cyclone.  Any ideas or records of more than one egg per SFD nest? Ben Bright _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org