THE BREEDING BIRDS OF THE HULEH SWAMP AND LAKE (NORTHERN ISRAEL).

• Published in: Ibis
• Main Author: Zahavi, Amotz
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley 1957
• Subjects: White-tailed eagle
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919x.1957.tb03052.x; https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1111%2Fj.1474-919X.1957.tb03052.x; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1474-919X.1957.tb03052.x

Summary. 1. The Huleh swamp and lake, which are now under a draining scheme, are described in relation to their vegetation habitats and the birds breeding in them. 2. Data are presented on the breeding birds, concerning their distribution within Israel, laying season, nest site and clutch size. 3. The Common Heron, White‐tailed Eagle, Marsh Harrier, Mallard, Baillon's Crake, Yellow Wagtail, Moustached Warbler and the Great Reed Warbler are here first recorded as breeding in Israel. 4. The relationship between Acrocephalus arundinaceus and A. stentoreus is discussed. 5. Some remarks are made on habitat selection of the warblers breeding in the area.