The Status and Breeding of Artamus spp. on King Island

Abstract

Four Artamus species have been recorded for King Island over the past ten years (Green & McGarvie, 1971, Birds of King Island) . In 1972 A. superciliosus and A. personatus were found breeding for the first time, while A . cyanopterus was found breeding for the first time in the past 16 years, although it was reported by old residents to have been a regular breeding species at Pearshape in the past.