Abstract

The observations were reported from the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. The basal portion of the nest was lined with uprooted grass to a height of 10-15 cm. Along with this eight pieces of teak branches and some Chromolena odorata twigs of one metere length were also found in the basal portion. The nest had an area of 2 m in diametre. The entrance to the nest was in the form of a tunnel of one metere height. The middle portion of the nest had a depression to the extent of 75 cm diametre and depth of 20 cm