Faeces carried; no data for first few days ; at a late stage young defaecate from the opening ; if deposited on " doorstep " they are carried; if they fall clear they are left, even if conspicuous (B.H.R., R.G.A., A.H.M.C). [Voided at entrance of nest and carried away by male (E. A. Armstrong in litt. to F.C.R.J.) ; removed from inside nest by feeding parent when young about a week old (G. Marples, ...

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