Nest-site Selection and Chick Growth of the White-rumped Munia ( Lonchura striata ) in Nanchong, Sichuan
The breeding habit of Lonchura striata was studied in Nanchong, Sichuan, from November in 2002 to April in 2004.The results showed the White-rumped Munia began breeding in February. There are 9 factors which affect nest-site selection. Nesting period was around 5 or 6 days, and parents were involved. The clutch size was 5.61 ± 0.78( n = 18) . The male and female incubated by turns, the incubation period was 13 to 15 days and the hatching ratio was 86.07%. Parents care lasted for 18 - 21 days and the fledgling success was 82.43%, the breeding productivity was 3.01. There were two peak periods of brooding behavior: morning (8:00- 10:00) and evening (16: 00 - 18:00) . The brooding behavior were 12.77 ± 6.07 ( n = 34) in a day.
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